how was the canadian shield formed
Split and merge into it. Answer by Diana Christian. Confidence votes 92. Canadian Shield was formed when 2 tectonics plates collided, when they collided, folding occurred. The plate that was forced down, melted and rose back to the surface to cool down over time.These rocks (that were cooled down) eventually came to be known as the Canadian Shield.plit and merge into it. Answer by Diana Christian. Confidence votes 92. Canadian Shield was formed when 2 tectonics plates collided, when they collided, folding occurred. The plate that was forced down, melted and rose back to the surface to cool down over time.