Report of the Royal Commission: Appointed to Inquire Into the Methods by Which Oriental Labourers Have Been Induced to Come to Canada (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Uncover the real history behind early 20th‑century immigration to Canada and the rules that shaped it.
This government report tracks how Oriental laborers were brought to Canada in 1907, examining the methods, contracts, and oversight that governed arrivals from Japan, China, and India. It presents the Commission’s proceedings, the witnesses who testified, and the evidence that informed policy at the time.
Structured as a three‑part study, the document details the inquiry process, the scope of travel and work arrangements, and the roles of employers, employment agencies, and consulates. It also highlights the involvement of the Nippon Supply Company and agreements with railways and mines, offering a window into the administration of immigration at the coast and across provinces.
- How the commission organized hearings in Vancouver and Victoria, including the use of translators and field offices.
- Examples of contracts, wages, and employment practices connected to Japanese, Chinese, and Indian laborers.
- Accounts of notices, letters, and reports that circulated in source communities and their impact on emigration.
Ideal for readers with an interest in Canadian history, immigration policy, or early labor administration, this edition provides a factual basis for understanding how immigration was managed a century ago.
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