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February 16

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1881

145 years ago

Formation

The Canadian Pacific Railway is incorporated by Act of Parliament at Ottawa (44th Vic

The Canadian Pacific Railway

The Canadian Pacific Railway is incorporated by Act of Parliament at Ottawa (44th Vic., c.1).

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