Canada — Historical Events Description

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Event
Canadian Pacific Railway Incorporated
Category
Economic
Date
1881-02-16
Country
Canada
Description

Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) was incorporated on 1881. The company was created to build a major rail link that would connect Canada across long distances. CPR became central to Canada’s economic development and national transportation network. Its construction and expansion helped drive settlement and trade, especially in Western Canada.