There are different opinions on the most important event in the development of Canada as a nation. The story begins with the traveler, warrior and ancestor of the second largest nation today, Samuel de Champlain. He is the famous French explorer who helped broaden Europeans' understanding of Canada. Few people in his day recognized the potential that North America had to offer in terms of its sumptuously diverse landscapes, countless rivers and lakes, and its vast amount of fur. The arrival of Samuel de Champlain in Canada was the most important event in the development of Canada as a country. Champlain possessed dynamic leadership skills, essential at the time, which earned him a lasting contribution to the establishment of Canada. His commitment gives Canada the rich history, identity and culture from which it thrives today. In comparison to other events such as the arrival of Jacques Cartier, the expulsion of the Acadians and the British conquest of New France; Champlain's arrival in the New World radically changed the course of Canada's development as a nation. In the 17th century, with Champlain and the advancement of the fur trade, France reintroduced its presence on the North American continent. With the support of Lieutenant-General Pierre Dugua de Monts of New France, Champlain embarked for the New World with the eagerness to establish a permanent colony there. Champlain was a skilled cartographer who made detailed plans for the reinvigorated colonies and maps of his travels. The French king ordered a survey of the St. Lawrence Valley to see if it was suitable for French agricultural settlers, which would possibly save their titles to New France. Samuel de Champlain decided to establish his home in the middle of paper......his skills as a navigator or his explorations of North America, his relationships with indigenous peoples, or even his perseverance in the colonial enterprise , Champlain can only be considered an incredible historical figure of Canada and its development. Today, the culture and history of French Canadians remind us of one man's famous voyages four centuries earlier, proving that Champlain became one of the most legendary figures in modern North American society. Through the example of the conquest of New France, the expulsion of the Arcadians, and the initial arrival of Jacque Cartier, we witness in comparison Champlain's renowned leadership skills for which he is so famous. Its history is influential and time cannot diminish its charm. A man of the French Renaissance, Champlain attempted to embody its principles, and his life's efforts remain a continuing legacy to Canadian civilization..