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Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney dies at 84, daughter announces
Born of modest means, he was PM from 1984 to 1993, winning two majorities. Mulroney is remembered for free trade, the GST and environmental pacts focused on acid rain and the ozone layer.
He was one of Canada's most controversial prime ministers. Unafraid to tackle the most challenging issues of his era, Mulroney pursued politics in a way that earned him devoted supporters — and equally passionate critics