Conversation so far:
What is significant about the fur trade in Canada?
Harold Innis's interest in the relationship between empires and colonies was developed in his classic study, The Fur Trade in Canada.
What was in his study?
The book chronicles the trade in beaver fur from the early 16th century to the 1920s.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Unlike many historians who see Canadian history as beginning with the arrival of Europeans, Innis emphasizes the cultural and economic contributions of First Nations peoples.

Question: What was his reasoning?
Self-contained rewrite: What was Harold Innis' reasoning regarding First Nations people?