Canada Post has unveiled a new stamp in recognition of former prime minister Brian Mulroney.
The stamp, according to a news release from Canada Post Thursday (March 20) features a "relaxed and smiling prime minister, capturing his warm and approachable demeanour," using a photo taken by Bill McCarthy. Mulroney died on Feb. 29, 2024 at the age of 84.
Canada Post says the latest stamp continues the long-standing tradition of honouring the accomplishments of former Canadian prime ministers.
Mulroney was born in Baie-Comeau, Que. and served as Canada's 18th prime minister from 1984 to 1993. He won back-to-back Conservative majorities in the 1984 and 1988 elections 鈥� the first time since the Liberals secured a second term in 1953.
The release adds that Mulroney and his government ushered in " significant privatizations, tax reforms and deregulations, as well as reduced government expenditures." He was a determined proponent of opening Canada's economic borders, and Mulroney led the charge when it came to the Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement and later the North American Free Trade Agreement."
