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Brian Mulroney is proudly remembered in Canada as the leading voice in the fight against Apartheid, and in support of equal rights in South Africa. But here at home, many Indigenous Canadians view his time as prime minister with mixed emotions. Melissa Ridgen explains.

As Canadians pay tribute to the country’s 18th prime minister, Global News Calgary went through archival footage to explore Mulroney’s visits to the city and his relationship with Alberta through his political career. Blake Lough reports.

Quebecers are saying goodbye to former prime minister Brian Mulroney. His casket has arrived from Ottawa where he lied in state for two days. Global’s Gloria Henríquez has a look at how he was being remembered in his home province.

Walter Bisson, a childhood friend of former prime minister Brian Mulroney, sat down with Global’s Mike Armstrong this week to reflect on his decades-long friendship with the former Canadian leader.

In part two of our interview with Lee Richardson, former Calgary MP and deputy chief of staff for late prime minister Brian Mulroney, Richardson tells Global News Morning Calgary about Mulroney’s impacts on Alberta and what the late prime minister thought about how politics evolved over the years.

Hundreds of people stood in line in Ottawa to pay their respects to former prime minister Brian Mulroney, before his casket heads to Montreal for his state funeral. Mackenzie Gray speaks with some people about why this was so important to them.

In part one of our interview with Lee Richardson, former Calgary MP and deputy chief of staff for late prime minister Brian Mulroney, Richardson tells Global News Morning Calgary about his life-long friendship with Mulroney and how the late prime minister’s people skills were put to use all over the world.

Tributes continue to pour in for former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney as he lies in state ahead of his state funeral. As Canadians pay their respects this week, his son, Ben Mulroney joins Antony Robart with more on the life and legacy of his father.

Brian Mulroney was born and raised in a remote mill town on Quebec’s north shore. As Mike Armstrong reports, Mulroney is remembered not only as Baie-Comeau’s most famous son, but also as a close friend to many who never forgot where he came from.

Former prime minister Brian Mulroney’s hometown is Baie-Comeau, which is located along Quebec’s north shore. Mike Armstrong reports from Baie-Comeau for a glimpse of Mulroney’s early life and how the current owners of his childhood home are honouring him.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was among several political leaders at the funeral, along with Stephen Harper, Joe Clark and Jean Chrétien. Mercedes Stephenson spoke with several politicians, about Mulroney’s political legacy.

Following a state funeral ceremony at Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal, former prime minister Brian Mulroney’s casket was carried out to a rendition of the song “We’ll Meet Again” – a recording sung by Mulroney himself.

The funeral for former prime minister Brian Mulroney, held at Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal, was filled with song, poignant moments and deeply personal reflections. Eric Sorensen reports on the emotional tribute to a former Canadian leader.

Hundreds of people have been paying respects to former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, as he lies in state in Ottawa ahead of his funeral on Saturday. Eric Sorenson finds out how Canadians are remembering the former leader.

During Brian Mulroney’s state funeral on Saturday, hockey legend Wayne Gretzky delivered a eulogy in which he remembered the former prime minister as “one of the greatest prime ministers we’ve ever had”. He added, “We’re represented by Mila and Brian Mulroney. They make our country proud.”

As Canadian pause to remember former prime minister Brian Mulroney, one theme stands out in the stories being shared about him. Eric Sorensen looks at how Mulroney’s love for signing endeared him to so many people over the course of his life.

Members of the Canadian establishment gathered in snowy Montreal on Saturday to honour the late Brian Mulroney as a loyal architect of modern-day Canada and whose love of life and family transcended partisan politics. Dan Spector has more.

People have begun paying their last respects to former prime minister Brian Mulroney, who is lying in state in Ottawa ahead of his state funeral. Mackenzie Gray speaks with Canadians about why they wanted to pay tribute.

The body of former Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney arrived in Montreal on Thursday morning and was laid to repose in Saint Patrick’s Basilica before an official state funeral on Saturday.

Canadians paid their respects to former Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney for a second day on Friday, ahead of his funeral in Ottawa. Dawna Friesen speaks with his eldest son, Ben Mulroney. He reflects on his parents’ relationship, his father’s political legacy and the support his family has received from Canadians.