Members of the public, along with politicians, dignitaries, and celebrities, gathered at Montreal's Notre-Dame Basilica on Saturday to pay their respects at the state funeral of Brian Mulroney, one of Canada's influential prime ministers. Mulroney, who passed away at the age of 84 on February 29, served as prime minister from 1984 to 1993 and led the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada.
During the funeral, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and hockey legend Wayne Gretzky were among the attendees. Trudeau praised Mulroney's significant impact on Canadian history, highlighting his role in solidifying trade ties with the U.S., opposing South Africa's apartheid, and his involvement in key agreements such as the North American Free Trade Agreement and the 1991 acid rain accord with the U.S.
