Transportation
Transportation refers to the movement of people, natural resources and manufactured goods from one place to another. There are five principal modes of transportation in Canada: water, rail, motor carrier, air and pipeline. Canada’s history is tied to the history and development of transportation. The construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway connected Canada from coast to coast and played a role in the expansion of Confederation. Transportation continues to contribute to Canada’s economy by facilitating the movement of goods through domestic and international markets (see International Trade). This collection brings together articles and multimedia resources about transportation in Canada.
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