A way with words: Political leaders past and present pay tribute to Brian Mulroney
Published February 29, 2024 at 7:57 pm
Political leaders of all stripes are paying tribute to former prime minister Brian Mulroney, who is dead at 84.
His family made the announcement this evening, saying he died peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
Mulroney served as Canada’s 18th prime minister and championed free trade, putting in place the North American Free Trade Agreement.
I’m deeply saddened to hear about the passing of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. He was a friend, a mentor to so many in the Progressive Conservative family and a great Canadian. Brian Mulroney will be remembered as a nation builder, a statesman and one of Canada's… pic.twitter.com/tPvTqQe5J4
— Patrick Brown (@patrickbrownont) March 1, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says in a post on X that he is devastated to learn of his death.
He says Mulroney “never stopped working for Canadians” and he will “never forget the insights” the former primer minister shared with him.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre shared a photo of himself with Mulroney, thanking the former Progressive Conservative for his “candid advice and generous mentorship.”
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Mulroney was a giant and no one else had a way with words as he did.
INsauga's Editorial Standards and PoliciesTonight, Canada lost its ultimate statesman.
Rest in peace, my friend. Our country will miss you. pic.twitter.com/KJ7qKsR9DS
— Doug Ford (@fordnation) February 29, 2024