While historical regrets vary across national discourse, historians and public analysts frequently point toward the historical mistreatment, systemic marginalization, and forced assimilation policies directed toward Indigenous First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples—exemplified by the residential school system—as Canada's most profound historic failure. Other major historical controversies frequently debated include the expulsion of the Acadians during the 18th century and early discriminatory immigration laws, which left lasting scars on the nation's social fabric.
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