"Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney Passes Away at 84"
Brian Mulroney, the former Canadian Prime Minister known for forging closer ties with the US through a free trade agreement, has died at 84. He served almost a decade as prime minister, leaving with the lowest approval rating in Canadian history. Despite his controversial tenure, he was praised for his role in shaping US-Canada relations and the economy. His amiable relationship with US presidents Reagan and Bush helped develop the free-trade treaty, which led to significant increases in north-south trade. However, his administration was marred by scandals, and he left office after a devastating election defeat in 1993.