Brian Mulroney was a Canadian lawyer, businessman, and politician. Serving as the 18th Prime Minister of Canada from 1984 to 1993, he initially studied political science and law before relocating to Montreal, where he gained recognition as a prominent labor lawyer.
Bio/Wiki
Age- 84 years
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Born- 20 March 1939
Birthplace- Baie-Comeau, Canada
Death date- 29 February 2024
Spouse-Mila Mulroney (m. 1973)
Profession-Politician, Former Prime Minister of Canada
Party- Conservative Party of Canada
Nationality-Canadian
Cause of Death
Brian Mulroney, the former Canadian prime minister known for negotiating a free trade agreement with the U.S., passed away. His legacy, however, was overshadowed by allegations of improper business dealings with an arms dealer. Mulroney peacefully passed away at the age of 84, surrounded by his family, as announced by his daughter Caroline Mulroney on the social media platform X.
Mulroney had undergone a heart procedure in August and received treatment for prostate cancer earlier in the year, as shared in a social media post by his daughter in late August 2023.
Family
Brian Mulroney’s parents were Mary Irene and Benedict Martin Mulroney. His father worked as a paper mill electrician.
Wife
Brian Mulroney married Mila Pivnički on May 26, 1973, and together they have four children: Caroline, Benedict (Ben), Mark, and Nicolas. Mark and Nicolas are both employed in the financial sector in Toronto.
Career
Mulroney’s prime ministership was defined by significant economic reforms, including the Canada–United States Free Trade Agreement and the introduction of the goods and services tax (GST). He privatized numerous Crown corporations, such as Air Canada and Petro-Canada. Mulroney also attempted to address Quebec’s concerns through the Meech Lake and Charlottetown Accords, though both failed, leading to renewed separatist sentiments. Internationally, he bolstered ties with the U.S. and opposed apartheid in South Africa. Mulroney’s tenure faced challenges, including the Air India Flight 182 bombing and criticism over environmental policies.
The unpopularity of the GST and economic downturn contributed to his resignation in 1993, with his party suffering significant losses in the subsequent election. In retirement, he worked as a business consultant and faced scrutiny over allegations of corruption. His legacy remains a subject of debate, with criticisms focusing on his handling of Quebec nationalism and involvement in the Airbus affair scandal. In 2014, Mulroney assumed the role of chairman at Quebecor, where he played a key role in resolving tensions stemming from the ongoing influence of former president and CEO Pierre Karl Péladeau.
On December 5, 2018, Mulroney delivered a eulogy at the state funeral of former U.S. President George H. W. Bush.
In 2018, Sylvain Lévesque, a CAQ MNA and former Journal de Montreal journalist, cited Mulroney as a political influencer while critiquing the relatability of decisions made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Former Bloc Québécois leader Michel Gauthier regarded Mulroney as the most significant Prime Minister of the past 50 years.
In 2019, St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia established the Brian Mulroney Institute of Government, a $100-million initiative aimed at providing undergraduate students with degrees in public policy and governance.
Net Worth
At the time of his passing, his net worth was estimated to be around 10 million dollars.
