the implications at the time of the treaty were seen in two different ways, through the government's point of view and the indigenous peoples' point of view. the canadian government wanted the treaty to take place to allow them to build the railway across canada. it was required that the railway went through the indigenous peoples' land. the canadian government began the treaty talks to build the railway and for the expansion of settlement. the immediate responses after the treaty was signed from the canadian government officials was that “since the treaty the indians appeared more contented and friendly than ever”. the government's main concern was about the canadian pacific railway and that it would be built. the construction began in the 1880s and it was completed. the implications for the government of canada have not been seen until more recent years as it has been trying to reconcile with the indigenous people of canada.