An Indian businessman, Gurdit Singh, chartered a Japanese vessel, the Komagata Maru, to bring 376 passengers from British-ruled India to Canada. ... the Panama Maru, ...

Dec. 8 In response to the Panama Maru case, the Canadian government issues a stop-gap order-in-council that bars skilled and unskilled labourers from landing at 42 B.C. ports. April 6, 1914 The ...

One hundred years ago today, the steamship Panama Maru arrived at the outer wharfs in downtown Victoria. Aboard were Narain Singh and 55 fellow passengers from India seeking entry into Canada.

News for Youse: Greenpeace ends protest, Panama Maru centenary, and U.S. doesn't go into default. by The Georgia Straight Staff on October 17th, 2013 at 8:46 AM. 1 of 1 2 of 1.