Talhan, Gurdial Singh

Audio interview with Gurdial Singh Talhan conducted by SB. Gurdial Singh Talhan is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1977. He discusses his first job in Canada at a lumber mill. He further discusses his immigration to Canada, working in sawmills, treatment by his supervisors, weather, and wages. He also mentions how living expenses have increased in comparison to the past.

Transcription of interview with Gurdial Singh Talhan who discusses his immigration to Canada, working in sawmills, treatment by his supervisors, weather, and wages. He also mentions how living expenses have increased in comparison to the past.

Gurdial Singh Talhan's narrative discusses his work in lumber mills, the labour conditions of sawmill work, and sawmill unions. He discusses how most of the sawmill workers he worked with were also South Asian, but there were other workers from the Chinese, Japanese, and European White settler communities. He also speaks about the cost of living and how the prices for everyday items have increased and how he believes society has changed over time.

Photo of Gurdial Singh Talhan wearing a suit and tie. Talhan is looking slightly away from the camera.

Photo of Gurdial Singh Talhan wearing a turban and collared shirt taken in a studio setting.