"Discusses the history of slavery in North America, the lives of enslaved people, changing attitudes toward slavery in Canada and finally the law that made it illegal to enslave people."-- Provided by publisher.

Chapter 1. Roots of slavery in Canada -- Chapter 2. Slavery in New France -- Chapter 3. Slavery and the British -- Chapter 4. Changing slavery laws -- Chapter 5. The end of slavery -- Chapter 6. After Slavery -- Glossary -- To learn more -- Index -- About the author.