Brian Mulroney was unforgettable

Over a career of encounters, Andrew Caddell recalls the generosity, humanity, and humour of the recently deceased former prime minister.
Then-prime minister Brian Mulroney addresses Ottawa media in the National Press Theatre in this undated photo.

KAMOURASKA, QUE.—The call came to the newsroom at Radio Carleton in early January of 1976. It was Mila Mulroney, with whom I shared a friend in common. “Di says you are interested in politics. How would you like to join Brian’s team?” I explained it would be impossib...

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