The Fur trade was one of the earliest and most important industries of the Canadian history. It played an important role in the development and exploration of Canada. It changed the lives of everyone who was part of it. The Industry was the reason behind European settlement in the Northwest. It allowed First Nations to use European items but also brought diseases. Then came the emergence of the Metis who significantly helped shape the settlement of Canada. The fur trade led to the creation of this new group. These 3 major groups were crucially impacted by the fur trade in positive and negative ways. GET THIS EDITED BY MR.SIMMS

The Europeans had an insatiable desire for beaver hats. When they found out about all the fur in Canada, they began