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Canada. It was also around this time<br />
that the federal government created<br />
Canadian National Railways, now CN.<br />
During this period, rail was the<br />
primary mode of transportation<br />
for people. Just as troops and their<br />
equipment were carried across Canada<br />
and loaded onto ships, politicians and<br />
the monarchy travelled by rail across<br />
the country to meet citizens and give<br />
speeches.<br />
Every Canadian has an idea of the<br />
link between the creation of the country<br />
and the construction of a coast-tocoast<br />
railway network. But few are<br />
aware of railway troops’ tremendous<br />
commitment and sacrifice towards the<br />
success of our war effort.<br />
As we mark the 100th anniversary of<br />
the collaboration between railways in<br />
Canada, it is the legacy of these brave<br />
railroaders, who brought their expertise<br />
to this great cause on behalf of their<br />
country, which gives us pause and<br />
makes us proud to represent Canada’s<br />
railways today. ■<br />
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03/11/16 4:31 am
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