A state funeral for former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney will be held on March 23 in Montreal, as announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Mulroney passed away on Feb. 29 at a Florida hospital at the age of 84, following a fall at his Palm Beach home.
Lawmakers are set to pay tribute to Canada's 18th prime minister in the House of Commons upon their return to Ottawa on March 18 after a two-week break. Members of the public will have the opportunity to pay their respects to Mulroney in Ottawa when he lies in state on Parliament Hill. Further details regarding the specific location for the funeral and public viewings are expected to be released soon.
