加媒：就排华历史，加拿大伯纳比市准备正式道歉

Core Points - The city of Burnaby in British Columbia plans to formally apologize for historical discrimination against Chinese residents from 1892 to 1947, with a ceremony scheduled for November 15 [1] - The city government aims to enhance awareness of Chinese Canadian history, promote cultural activities, and reduce barriers to integration as part of the apology initiative [1] - The decision to apologize followed a community consultation process, including surveys, dialogue meetings, focus groups, and personal interviews [1] Historical Context - British Columbia was the first province in Canada to have a Chinese community, largely due to the labor of Chinese workers who built the transcontinental railway, which was a condition for the province's entry into Canada [2] - The Canadian federal government enacted discriminatory laws against Chinese immigrants, including the "head tax" in 1885 and the complete ban on Chinese immigration and naturalization until 1947 [2] - A total of 223 discriminatory laws against Chinese Canadians were identified across various levels of government in Canada [2]