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flag Burnaby, B.C., apologized for past discrimination against Chinese Canadians and repealed discriminatory laws.

flag Burnaby, B.C., has formally apologized for decades of systemic discrimination against Chinese Canadians from 1892 to 1947, acknowledging past laws that excluded them from voting, employment, land ownership, and civic participation. flag The apology, backed by a unanimous city council vote, followed community input and included repealing three discriminatory bylaws, including one from 1982. flag The city recognized the vital contributions of Chinese Canadians to railways, farming, business, and military service, and pledged to prevent future discrimination through cultural competency training, language-accessible safety programs, and increased awareness of Chinese-Canadian history.

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