He was Canada's 18th Prime Minister.
OTTAWA - Former prime minister Brian Mulroney had died at the age of 84.
He was the 18th Prime Minister of Canada, leading the country from 1984 to 1993.
He is also the father of Caroline Mulroney, Ontario's Minister of Francophone Affairs. She announced his death in a post on X yesterday evening, saying he died peacefully and surrounded by family.
The Mulroney family stated last summer that the former PM had been improving daily after undergoing a heart procedure. He also received treatment for prostate cancer in early 2023.
Brian Mulroney led the federal Conservatives to the largest majority mandate in history when he was elected Prime Minister in 1984, but he also left office with the lowest approval rating in the history of polling.
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— Caroline Mulroney (@C_Mulroney) February 29, 2024
On behalf of my mother and our family, it is with great sadness we announce the passing of my father, The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, Canada’s 18th Prime Minister. He died peacefully, surrounded by family.
Brian Mulroney loved Canada. I’m devastated to learn of his passing.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) February 29, 2024
He never stopped working for Canadians, and he always sought to make this country an even better place to call home. I’ll never forget the insights he shared with me over the years – he was generous, tireless,…
I am saddened to hear of the death of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney.
— Jagmeet Singh (@theJagmeetSingh) February 29, 2024
He made an important contribution to Canada, including protecting our environment - leading the world in tackling acid rain and banning chemicals that were destroying the ozone layer.
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