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It was able to bring colonists from all over the world to settle in Canada West. Without the railway, Canada West would not have been able to develop so effectively. Also, when British Columbia entered Confederation, they were promised a railway. This fulfilled their requirements for joining Confederation and so the government no longer needed to make amends. Also, movement was now faster and easier between the west and east coasts. This would encourage trade within the country, rather than with the USA. Lastly, when needed, troops could be moved much more easily to where they needed to be in case of war.

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