CPR: Influence on Development in Western Canada. This paper examines the construction of the transcontinental railway in Canada. The construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway was a fundamental aspect of the National Policy (1878). As such it played a key role in integrating the west into the new Dominion, in preventing the development of north-south links with the United States and facilitated the economic development of the region. 15 pgs. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Pages: 15 Bibliography: 10 source(s) listed Filename: 7034 CPR Development Canada.doc Price: 134.25