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The land that is now known as Canada has been inhabited for millennia by various Aboriginal peoples (First Nations, Inuit and Mètis). At the end of the 15th century British and French expeditions firstly explored the area and finally settled in the eastern regions. After the process of Confederation of the British North American Provinces, Canada became an independent federal dominion.

Hence, the aboriginal peoples represent the original inhabitants of Canada. British and French colonists and Acadians (descendants of the 17th century French colonists) were the first settlers.

As all of the other South and North American countries though, Canada attracted many other European populations who moved to Canada during different gold rushes. Over the years, many other people moved then to Canada in search for a job, for reuniting with their relatives or in need of asylum.

This, combined with the tragic and deplorable phenomenon of slavery together with other waves of Immigration from Asia, South America and Africa created a very varied population rich in different cultures, religions and looks. This great ethnic diversity derives from a broad immigration policy and Canadian people are particularly proud of it.

Canadian citizens come from every other part of the world even though the country's largest self-reported ethnic origin is simply "Canadian".

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