Asian Immigration: Canada and British Columbia

asian immigration: The Komagata Maru was a ship bearing 376 migrants from British India, most of whom were disallowed from entering Canada in 1914 as a part of a larger move against Asian immigration to Canada in that period, according to National Observer. The centenary of this incident was commemorated in 2014 with a range of events across Canada, and particularly in British Columbia, with the participation of a wide range of activists, scholars, artists, and members of the public. Here is what they say... What is the legacy of the Komagata Maru We, scholars of the languages, histories, cultures, and religions of South Asia, write as a group in recognition of the significance of the Canadian government's apology for the Komagata Maru incident that will take place in Parliament by the Prime Minister on May 18, 2016. This apology has been long awaited, and represents a valuable demonstration of the acceptance of responsibility and admission of contrition. Its story relates to many pressing current social problems the need for equitable, transparent, and just immigration policies and procedures, and a generous response to the urgent needs of refugees. What next There are many possible legacies for the Komagata Maru incident. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.