Documents & Records
Other Records of the Chief Controller of Chinese Immigration
In addition to the General Register of Chinese Immigration, a number of other record series were created by the office of the Chief Controller of Chinese Immigration, some of which have survived. These include:
Central District Register of Chinese Out-Registrations
A register created by the Immigration department's Central District (Toronto)to document the movements of Chinese residents in that area.
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C.I. 28 Register
Documents the issuing of C.I. 28 certificates . C.I. 28 certificates were issued to those who had lost C.I. 5 (head tax) or C.I. 36 certificates.
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C.I. 36 Register
Documents the issuing of C.I. 36 certificates. C.I. certificates were issued to replace previously-issued C.I. 5 certificates (head tax).
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Chinese Immigration List
List of Chinese born in Canada who registered under the Chinese Immigration Act of 1923.
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Lists of Persons Readmitted to Canada at Victoria Under C.I.9 / 9A Certificates and Other Readmissions and Cancellations
Lists of Chinese persons readmitted after temporary absences.
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Lists of Persons to Whom C.I.9 and C.I.9A Certificates Have Been Issued in Vancouver and Victoria
Lists of persons of Chinese origin who left Canada temporarily. Compiled and submitted to Ottawa on a monthly basis by local Controllers of Chinese Immigration in Vancouver and Victoria.
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Newfoundland Register of Arrivals and Outward Registrations
Documents arrivals and departures of Chinese persons into and from Newfoundland.
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Register of Chinese Immigration - Port of New Westminster
A list compiled by the local Controller of Chinese Immigration at New Westminster.
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Vancouver Ledger of Exempt Admissions
Lists Chinese persons admitted at Vancouver who were exempted from paying the head tax.
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Vancouver Out-Registration Ledger
- 18 January 1912-2 January 1913
- Believed to have been compiled in Vancouver. Lists persons of Chinese ancestry from various parts of Canada who left Canada temporarily, mainly through Vancouver but may also include departures from Victoria and smaller ports.
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- Note: not currently available to the public due to physical condition. For access queries, contact Library and Archives Canada.
Victoria Ledger of Exempt Admissions
Lists Chinese persons admitted at Victoria who were exempted from paying the head tax.
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