The strong, public face of a personal pain

During the lead up to former prime minister Brian Mulroney’s funeral service, the strength and decency of his family were striking.

The Mulroneys, including Ben, left, Nicolas, Mila, and Caroline, were profiles in courage through the various stages of saying goodbye to their patriarch, former prime minister Brian Mulroney, writes Tim Powers.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY TIM POWERS

March 27, 2024

OTTAWA—On March 23, former prime minister Brian Mulroney was laid to rest in what might have been one of the best moments in Canadian political life in years. Decency, unity of purpose, generosity of spirit, and fellowship towards others were all on display.

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