Brian Mulroney
CanadapoliticianMaleb. 19395.8Global Dominance: 0.02%Brian Mulroney is a former Canadian Prime Minister who served from 1984 to 1993 as the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party. He is known for his significant contributions to Canadian free trade policies, particularly the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement, and for implementing the Goods and Services Tax (GST). Mulroney's leadership is often remembered for its bold economic reforms and efforts to enhance Canada's international standing.
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Brian Mulroney was the prime minister who offered condolences to the Indian prime minister after the Air India bombing.
There can be no expiration date on justice for the victims of the Air India bombingCanada· 2026-09-26
Brian Mulroney was the Prime Minister of Canada who faced significant opposition during the introduction of the GST.
How Ottawa could cut personal income taxes – without creating a fiscal messCanada· 2026-09-25
Brian Mulroney’s effectiveness was largely as a lieutenant to Republican presidents.
At age 159, Canada is finally a power on the world stageCanada· 2026-09-24
Brian Mulroney was one of the prime ministers whose government concealed truths in the Rodal report.
A dark truth that Ottawa hid for too longCanada· 2026-09-22
Brian Mulroney's film Ladies and Gentlemen won for Midnight Madness.
Spanish epic La Bola Negra wins People’s Choice Award at TIFFCanada· 2026-09-20
Brian Mulroney is mentioned in the context of privatizing airports in the eighties.
Mark Carney’s investment moment - The Globe and MailCanada· 2026-09-15
Brian Mulroney is introduced in the documentary Ladies and Gentlemen as Canada's 18th prime minister.
At TIFF, and in Washington, Quebec’s film industry finds itself in the hot seatCanada· 2026-09-14
With Matthew Rankin’s gonzo doc, TIFF’s biggest star might be Brian Mulroney.
Car-culture hero Sung Kang revs up TIFF with Drifter, an existential answer to Fast & FuriousCanada· 2026-09-13
Brian Mulroney is the 18th prime minister of Canada, whose political aspirations and legacy are examined in a new documentary.
With Matthew Rankin’s gonzo doc, TIFF’s biggest star might be Brian MulroneyCanada· 2026-09-10
Brian Mulroney is known for his political career and is featured in Matthew Rankin's documentary.
TIFF 2026: The 15 buzziest movies you can’t miss at this year’s Toronto International Film FestivalCanada· 2026-09-10
An 'ingeniously irreverent' documentary about late Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney will make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival next month.
Gonzo Brian Mulroney documentary to debut in TIFF’s Midnight Madness programCanada· 2026-08-06
Brian Mulroney is noted for his opposition to apartheid as part of Canada's diplomatic tradition.
Canada’s diplomats have been dispatched on a new missionCanada· 2026-08-03
The story goes, Brian Mulroney had unseated Mr. Trudeau as prime minister, the NEP was dismantled, and Albertans, with major irritants addressed, collectively relaxed.
Will Alberta’s pipeline proposal help tamp down separatist sentiment?Canada· 2026-07-04
Think of Don Mazankowski under Joe Clark and Brian Mulroney.
How our prime ministers became kingsCanada· 2026-06-28
Brian Mulroney’s Progressive Conservative government dismantled the NEP.
Central Canadian elites are as much to blame for Alberta’s separatist movement as anyone elseCanada· 2026-06-02
Prime Minister Brian Mulroney expressed gratitude to Dr. Bertrand for extending his father-in-law's life.
Montreal surgeon Gilles Bertrand contributed to a golden age of modern neuroscienceCanada· 2026-03-01
She writes that experience has shown that across-the-board cuts, which were a common approach under former prime minister Brian Mulroney as the government struggled with chronic deficits, 'were not the way to go.'
Don’t repeat mistakes when shrinking public service, warns Jocelyne Bourgon in new bookCanada· 2026-02-24
Brian Mulroney is mentioned as a Canadian Prime Minister who worked closely with Ronald Reagan.
Canada’s great American breakup: Most now see U.S. as a risk, not an ally, poll findsCanada· 2026-02-23
Brian Mulroney was the Prime Minister during the time of the Meech Lake constitutional accord.
Politics Insider: Carney and Ford speak for first time since China dealCanada· 2026-01-25
Brian Mulroney is mentioned as a former Prime Minister whose political legacy is relevant to Pierre Poilievre.
Can Pierre Poilievre’s conservatism win in our brave new world?Canada· 2026-01-24
Brian Mulroney is mentioned in the context of his resignation and its impact on the Progressive Conservatives.
Legault’s inevitable resignation shuffles Quebec politicsCanada· 2026-01-15
Brian Mulroney continued the engagement policy with China and restored ties after the Tiananmen Square massacre.
Rebuilding relations with China is a gamble Mark Carney has to takeCanada· 2026-01-14
Stewart thinks it’d be fun to write a political biography of the Brian Mulroney years.
Canadians need to tell their own stories, according to historian J.D.M. StewartCanada· 2025-12-21
Brian Mulroney was a prime minister of Canada for whom John Tory was a campaign chair.
With Carney in power, the Liberals seek to turn the purple voteCanada· 2025-11-24
Brian Mulroney's government ushered in the Job Development program a decade after Trudeau's Opportunities for Youth program.
The catcher on the hill: Carney’s budget pads the nest but forces Canada to flyCanada· 2025-11-18
Let’s bring GST back to the 7 per cent it was when then prime minister Brian Mulroney introduced it in 1991.
What will you sacrifice for Carney and country?Canada· 2025-11-17
Brian Mulroney offered Adam Waxman a post of Consul General to Los Angeles.
As King of Kensington turns 50, it shows the challenge of keeping classic Canadian TV in circulationCanada· 2025-10-26
The friendships that Brian Mulroney had with Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush are inconceivable when it comes to Mr. Trump.
The Blue Jays aren’t just playing for themselves. Because of Trump, they’re playing for all of CanadaCanada· 2025-10-26
Brian Mulroney was the Prime Minister who announced the partial de-indexing of Old Age Security benefits from inflation.
Canada needs to rein in spending. How about we stop handing out billions to wealthy seniors?Canada· 2025-10-23
Brian Mulroney was hated when he left office but is respected now.
For our prime ministers, time heals – and Justin Trudeau better hope soCanada· 2025-10-23
