Mayor Foster issues statement of condolence on the loss of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney

Clarington, Ontario – The following statement has been released by Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster on the death of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, former Prime Minister of Canada, at age 84. Prime Minister Mulroney died on Thursday, February 29.

“I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Canada’s 18^th Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney. On behalf of Council and the Municipality of Clarington, I want to express our deepest condolences to his family and all those grieving his loss.

Prime Minister Mulroney served his country with dedication, championing free trade, national unity, environmental protection, and social justice. He played a vital role in the end of apartheid in South Africa and promoted democracy and human rights around the world. His legacy as Prime Minister is immeasurable, and we owe him a great debt for his unwavering commitment to our country.

In memory of the esteemed Prime Minister Mulroney, flags across Clarington have been respectfully lowered to half-mast until after his funeral."