"Remembering Brian Mulroney: Canada's State Funeral and Eulogies"

Canada holds a state funeral to honor former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, who solidified trade ties with the U.S., fought against South Africa’s apartheid, and signed the North American Free Trade Agreement. Politicians, dignitaries, and celebrities, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Wayne Gretzky, attended the funeral. Mulroney's legacy includes significant international agreements and an unpopular sales tax. Eulogies were delivered by Trudeau, Gretzky, and others, with former U.S. Secretary of State James Baker represented by Tim McBride. The funeral was attended by former prime ministers, provincial leaders, and international figures, and featured heartfelt tributes from Mulroney's family.
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