Book excerpt: Destinies: Canadian History Since Confederation, Seventh Edition, explores the history of Canada in a readable, clearly organized, and engaging way. Building on the success of previous editions, this text continues to reflect the dominant trends and research in Canadian history. The chronological approach helps students understand how events developed over time and includes the contribution of all who shaped Canada, including Aboriginals, immigrants, women, and minority groups. This up-to-date edition brings a more critical focus on history, challenging students to think about how we came to be who we are.