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City of Burnaby to apologize to Chinese-Canadians for past discrimination

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The City of Burnaby is planning a formal apology for its role in discrimination toward Chinese people.

The Chinese population lived and worked in the city between 1892 and 1947 .

A report by the Community Heritage Commission says discriminatory bylaws, trades licenses, and labour regulations were enacted against the Chinese population.

The city has scheduled an event for the formal apology on Nov. 15 .

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formal

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English

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80

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short-lived

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