China News Service, Toronto, March 5 (Xinhua) Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau announced on March 5 that the Canadian government will hold a state funeral in late March for former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney (Brian Mulroney), who passed away recently.
Trudeau described Mulroney as an outstanding politician, lawyer and businessman who dedicated his career to serving the people of Canada.
Mulroney's family announced on the evening of February 29 that the 18th prime minister in Canadian history, who was about to turn 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.
Mulroney's state funeral is scheduled to be held on March 23 in Montreal, Quebec.
Prior to this, the viewing of the body and the resting ceremony will be held in the capital Ottawa and Montreal respectively.
The Canadian government will further announce relevant detailed arrangements later.
Mulroney was born in Becomeau, Quebec, in March 1939 to an Irish-American family.
He studied law at university and worked as a lawyer after graduation before joining the business world.
In 1983, Mulroney was elected leader of the Progressive Conservative Party and passed a by-election to sit in the House of Representatives.
In September 1984, Mulroney led the Progressive Conservative Party to an overwhelming victory in the election, becoming Canada's 18th Prime Minister.
He was successfully re-elected as Prime Minister in the November 1988 general election.
In February 1993, facing a sharp decline in public support, Mulroney announced his resignation, and Kim Campbell took over as prime minister in June.
A state funeral in Canada is a public ceremony held to commemorate the death of a current or former governor general, prime minister, or minister.
The Prime Minister has the power to hold a state funeral for any Canadian who has made an outstanding contribution.