"Remembering Brian Mulroney: A State Funeral Tribute"
TL;DR
Canada holds a state funeral to honor former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, who solidified trade ties with the U.S. and spoke out against South Africa’s apartheid in the 1980s. Politicians, dignitaries, and celebrities, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and former U.S. Secretary of State James Baker, attended the funeral. Mulroney's legacy includes the North American Free Trade Agreement, the fight against apartheid, and an unpopular sales tax. His daughter delivered a heartfelt eulogy, and he had enduring friendships with former U.S. Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush.
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