Although the vessel was detained in Vancouver, New Westminster council has voted unanimously to rename the city's ferry terminals to commemorate the incident. The Q to Q ferry travels from a dock below the Inn at the Quay to the Port Royal public dock in Queensborough. After being refused by the Canadian government, the Komagata Maru was forced to return to India and was met by British soldiers. residents that organized to support Komagata Maru passengers through fundraising efforts, legal services and the provision of food and water. LISTEN | Raj Singh Toor talks about what it means to have the city of New Westminster commemorate the Komagata Maru incident:

Source: CBC News March 02, 2021 21:33 UTC