Emotional, Pierre Karl Péladeau, president and CEO of Quebecor, spoke of Brian Mulroney as a “second father”.
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“He was a model and example not only in business, but also in my personal life. I would even say that he surely inspired me to have a wonderful family like his.”
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“Mr. Mulroney and I didn’t see Canada’s future in the same way, but that never affected our relationship. We were both looking to build a better world.”
“He was a role model in business and in my personal life. He surely inspired me to have a wonderful family like his.”
“His life was built around deep values, and at the top, we found loyalty. We knew we could always count on him, even in the darkest and most difficult times.”
“He was trying to build something that would last and make it possible for all Canadians to live in peace and prosperity. He knew we had to build a strong economy based on strong businesses.”