Rather than immediately profit, Larson sold the options to the GTP at cost, looking to the longer term relationship. In due course, the partners of Foley, Welch and Stewart received the contracts to build the Edmonton–Prince Rupert leg of the GTP.
Rather than seeking immediate financial gain, Larson chose to sell his options to the GTP at their face value, prioritizing a lasting collaboration. Subsequently, the partners of Foley, Welch and Stewart secured the contracts for building the Edmonton–Prince Rupert segment of the GTP project.