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Louis Riel was a central figure in the Canadian Confederation and the subsequent establishment of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR). He played a crucial role in advocating for the rights of Métis people and the inclusion of their concerns in the negotiations surrounding the railway. Riel's involvement in the Red River and North-West Rebellions highlighted the need for a transcontinental railway to connect the eastern provinces with the west, ultimately facilitating settlement and economic development in those regions. His legacy is intertwined with the CPR as it symbolized both national unity and the complex relationships between the government and Indigenous peoples.

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