Until 1995, the Canadian Pacific Railway had guaranteed western Canadian farmers a special low rate "in perpetuity." What was this called?

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The special low rate guaranteed to western Canadian farmers by the Canadian Pacific Railway was called the "Crow rate." This was established in the late 19th century to encourage the settlement of the West and the development of agriculture by making it more economical to ship grain to market.

Until 1995, the Canadian Pacific Railway Had Guaranteed Western Canadian