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Who We Are › Founding Peoples
What are the three founding peoples of Canada?
- Aboriginal, French and British
- Inuit, Métis and European
- Indigenous, French and Scottish
- English, French and American
Why this is the correct answer
Canada's identity was shaped by three founding peoples: the Aboriginal peoples who inhabited the land for thousands of years before European contact, the French colonists who established settlements from the early 1600s, and the British who gained control through treaty and conflict in the 18th century. Each group contributed to Canada's language, law, culture and governance. Their interaction continues to define Canadian society.