Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney passes away

• Former Prime Minister of Canada Brian Mulroney has died at the age of 84.

• Brian Mulroney, Conservative leader, was the 18th Prime Minister of Canada from 1984 to 1993.

• Mulroney led Canada through the final days of the Cold War and negotiated a free trade agreement with the United States.

• Mulroney began his career as a lawyer and business executive before taking over as leader of the Progressive Conservative Party and becoming Prime Minister.