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The general purpose in establishing the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) was to establish Canada's authority over the North West Territories.

Specifically, the NWMP was to:

establish Law and Order;

collect customs dues;

enforce prohibition;

supervise the treaties between First Nations and the federal government;

assist in the settlement process;

ensure the welfare of immigrants; and

fight prairie fires, disease and destitution.

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