We will all remember him, and we will all think of his beautiful big Irish smile and his deep, rich voice. […] I will always be grateful to him for his candid advice and generous mentoring of me.
Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada
Prime Minister Mulroney is perhaps the last to have sincerely attempted to reconcile Quebec and Canada. His role in respecting human rights and the release of Nelson Mandela is historic. He even had the trust of René Lévesque. Respect for a great North Coastal person.
Yves-François Blanchet, leader of the Bloc Québécois
He was a leader in environmental protection, including fighting acid rain and banning chemicals that harm the ozone layer.
Jagmeet Singh, leader of the New Democratic Party
PHOTO JONATHAN HAYWARD, CANADIAN PRESS ARCHIVES
Former leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and former Prime Minister Stephen Harper (left) with Brian Mulroney, in 2006
[Il] defended freedom and democracy on the world stage, in his principled opposition to apartheid in South Africa, his enduring support for Israel, and his advocacy for the independence of Ukraine and other European nations long under the yoke of Soviet communism.
Stephen Harper, former leader of the Conservative Party of Canada
Despite our differences of vision on the place of Quebec in Canada, I would like to salute the courage of a man who tried everything to repair the historical injustice of the unilateral patriation of the Constitution, against Quebec and behind Quebec’s back. .
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, leader of the Parti Québécois
On the international stage, his leadership will have allowed Canada to shine and assert its values. The little guy from Baie-Comeau leaves us a great political legacy: that of a Prime Minister who made Canada an important and respected country. We will never forget you.
Marc Tanguay, interim leader of the Quebec Liberal Party
On behalf of my political party, I offer all my condolences to the loved ones of Brian Mulroney, a Quebecer who gave a large part of his life to public service. His fight for human rights in South Africa was a great mark of courage.
Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois, co-spokesperson for Québec solidaire
A great Montrealer, he left his mark on Canada with his economic and constitutional reforms. We will also remember his notorious positions against apartheid in South Africa and for the protection of the environment, he who notably had the first Canadian Environmental Protection Act.
Valérie Plante, mayor of Montreal
He has often given me valuable advice during my career. On August 18, 2021, at home, he was the second to sign my nomination paper for the municipal election. […] He was a great man who brought honor to Canada.
Serge Sasseville, independent municipal councilor and former executive at Quebecor
PHOTO ARMAND TROTTIER, LA PRESSE ARCHIVES
Former Canadiens president Ronald Corey speaks with Brian Mulroney (from behind) in 2007.
We are losing a great Canadian, one of our best prime ministers. I have enormous respect for him. He brought a lot. His presence was noted internationally. It’s really a great loss. Such a nice, warm man. We often talked about politics, sports, everything. He was a good friend, a good family man.
Ronald Corey, president of the Canadiens during Mulroney’s years in power
He was a man of true vision, and as former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher said, a trusted friend.
Susannah Goshko, United Kingdom High Commissioner to Canada
His deep and respectful relationships with several American administrations of the time constitute a standard to which all leaders aspire.
David Cohen, United States Ambassador to Canada
From the end of the 1960s, he was a valuable advisor to my father, Pierre Péladeau, then he became an exceptional mentor for me. It was an honor to be able to count on his extraordinary experience.
Pierre Karl Péladeau, President and CEO of Quebecor
Comments collected by Henri Ouellette-Vézina and Mélanie Marquis, The Press