The common thread running through the attempts to weigh the legacy of the former prime minister is that, for better or for worse, Mulroney always swung for the fences
Tributes to former prime minister Brian Mulroney have poured in from across the political spectrum, from different generations of leaders and from various corners of the country and world since news of his death on Thursday evening at the age of 84. Plans are just beginning to come together for a
The former prime minister was responsible for triumphs including free trade, political failures like Meech Lake, moral leadership such as the fight against apartheid, and unsavoury dealings that tarnished his reputation after he left office. “Quick-witted, far-sighted, able to blend impeccable logic with personal charm, Mr. Mulroney helped revive the Canadian economy, negotiated the most important trade agreement in the country’s history, reformed the nation’s finances, signed ground-breaking environmental agreements and helped lead the global fight against apartheid in South Africa.”Former prime minister Brian Mulroney dead at 84:
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