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Chi Can Lam: Refugee sees bleak future in Metro because he speaks little English
Chi Can Lam: Refugee sees bleak future in Metro because he speaks little English

Chi Can Lam: Refugee sees bleak future in Metro because he speaks little English

Date3/4/1981
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Original Toronto Star caption: Chi Can Lam: Refugee sees bleak future in Metro because he speaks little English.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0019098F
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