Flags lowered to mark passing of former PM Brian Mulroney

On Friday, March 22nd, campus flags will be lowered to half-mast to mark the passing of former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney.

Mulroney, who served as prime minister from 1984 to 1993, died on Feb. 29, 2024 at the age of 84.

His state funeral is set to be held Saturday in Montreal.

Campus flags will remain lowered throughout the weekend in his honour.

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