French Canadian (Canadien or Canadien-français in French) refers to a nation or ethnic group that originated in Canada during the period of French colonization in the 17th century. They constitute the main French-speaking population of Canada. It may also refer to people of French descent living in Canada, or native speakers of French in Canada. Most French Canadians currently reside in the Canadian province of Quebec and call themselves "Quebecers". During the mid-18th century, settle… (More on Canadiens)