The 18th Prime Minister of Canada and conservative leader, Mulroney, peacefully left this world surrounded by his family, as announced by his daughter’s online statement.
During his tenure, Mulroney played a significant role in guiding Canada through the final stages of the Cold War and successfully negotiated a free trade deal with the United States, as reported by BBC.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed deep sorrow at Mulroney’s demise, stating, “He never ceased working for Canadians, always striving to enhance our country as a better place to live. I will always cherish the wisdom he shared with me over the years — he was exceptionally generous, indefatigable, and profoundly passionate.”
Trudeau also urged the public to recognize and celebrate Mulroney’s contributions to shaping Canada into the modern, vibrant, and prosperous nation it is today.
Hailing from a blue-collar paper mill town in northeastern Quebec, Brian Mulroney began his journey as a lawyer and business executive. Rising to prominence, he assumed leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party and served as Prime Minister of Canada.
Mulroney’s efforts in investigating the James Bay hydroelectric project uncovered organized crime infiltration in labor unions. He won a parliamentary seat in Nova Scotia in 1983, subsequently becoming the conservative leader and assuming the Prime Minister’s office in 1984, succeeding Pierre Trudeau. Mulroney’s eloquence and courage in addressing contentious issues during his tenure earned him praise from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.