The Chapter "The Idea of Chinatown", provides a clear overview of the process of integration and treatment of Chinese immigrants when they first entered Canada. ... Although there were Chinese pioneers in other parts of Canada at this time, Anderson specifically writes about the large Chinese population in Vancouver, British Columbia. ... In 1885 the Chinese population of Vancouver was limited. ... "(225) Furthermore, after the completion of the Trans-Canada railway, Ottawa imposed a head tax of $500 for all Chinese entrants into Canada. ...

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