A History of the Canadian Peoples, 3e is a skilful condensation of the two-volume history by J. M. Bumsted. In a single volume, it covers the whole of Canadian history from pre-contact times to the present, integrating social, cultural, political, and economic history into a coherent overarching narrative.

1. The Beginnings

2. Struggling for a Continent, 1627-1758

3. Becoming and Remaining British, 1759-1815

4. Relying on Resources, 1815-1840

5. Becoming a Nation, 1840-1867

6. Expanding the Nation, 1867-1885

7. Becoming Modern, 1885-1918

8. Deferring Expectations, 1919-1945

9. Prospering Together, 1945-1959

10. Edging Towards the Abyss, 1959-1972

11. Coming Apart, 1972-1992

12. Freefalling Towards the Twenty -First Century, 1992-2001

13. After 9-11

J. M. Bumsted , Professor Emeritus, Department of History, University of Manitoba, Canada