The building of the Canadian Pacic Railway (CPR) was a great achievement for Canada, but also controversial. Why?

a.

Because the government provided large sums of money for its construction.

b.

Because it became the foundation for which economic development in Western Canada was based.

c.

Because the government began construction before the benefit of waiting for more information from which to make an informed policy decision.

d.

Because the government only cared about Western Canada at the time of construction.