House of Commons passes motion to recognize contribution made to Canada by people of Chinese background

June 16, 1980, the Canadian Parliament unanimously passed a motion officially recognizing the significant contributions of Chinese immigrants to Canada's development and enrichment. This motion was an important, though largely symbolic, acknowledgment for the Chinese Canadian community. It specifically highlighted their pivotal role in building the Canadian Pacific Railway, often under severe discrimination and hardship, including perilous working conditions and lower pay. While not offering tangible redress for past injustices like the Head Tax (which would come later), this parliamentary recognition represented a growing awareness of the need to appreciate the multicultural fabric of the nation and the historical injustices faced by communities like the Chinese Canadians.