What Are People From Canada Called?

North America, Canada

The demonym for people from Canada is:

Canadian

Pronunciation:

/kəˈneɪdiən/

Ends in -ian — see how this suffix works

Indigenous population by census division
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About Canada

Canada is the second-largest country in the world by total area, stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific and into the Arctic. It is a federal parliamentary democracy with ten provinces and three territories, and it is officially bilingual, with English and French as its official languages. The country is home to the Rocky Mountains, the Great Lakes, and the Canadian Shield, a vast geological region that shapes much of its landscape. Canada is known for its multicultural cities, including Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver, each with distinct communities, food, and arts. Its vast wilderness, national parks, and cold northern regions attract outdoor enthusiasts from around the world. Canadian culture blends Indigenous traditions with French and British influences, creating a country that values diversity, public services, and a close relationship with nature.

Quick Facts about Canada
Population:
41.5 million (2025 est.)
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America

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Etymology of the Canada Demonym

The name comes from the Iroquoian word 'kanata', meaning 'village' or 'settlement'. Jacques Cartier used the word in 1535 to refer to the village of Stadacona, and it was later applied to the wider territory.

Places near Canada

Other places in the region and their demonyms

United States

Shares the world's longest international border

People are called:

American

Greenland

Across Baffin Bay

People are called:

Greenlander

Russia

Across the Bering Strait

People are called:

Russian

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