Why did the Canadian government wish to see the whisky traders removed from the northwest?

The Canadian government sought to remove whisky traders from the northwest primarily to curb the negative social impacts of alcohol on Indigenous communities and to establish better control over the region. The traders often exploited Indigenous peoples, leading to increased Alcoholism and social unrest. Additionally, the government aimed to assert its authority and promote economic development through more regulated trade and settlement, fostering a more stable and orderly society.