Indian Immigration: Burrard Inlet and Passengers

indian immigration: The regulation was implemented as a way to curb Indian immigration to Canada, according to CTV. The Japanese stream ship sailed into the banks of Vancouver's Burrard Inlet in May 1914 and was anchored there for two months, forcing the passengers to live in deplorable conditions. Toor's grandfather was one of 376 passengers aboard the Komagata Maru who were hoping to challenge immigration laws, which at the time, refused entry to anyone from India who was not arriving via a continuous journey. Only 20 passengers who had previously lived in Canada were allowed to disembark and the ship was turned away. Dozens were imprisoned, including Toor's grandfather, or forced into hiding. When it returned to India, 19 of the passengers were shot and killed in a riot with British authorities. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.