Brian Mulroney
Childhood/ background
Career
after World War 2, during Cold War (1947 - 1991)
Prime Minister: 1984-1993
Major achievements
Grow up in Quebec. He spoke English to his dad and French to his mom
Received a Bachelor of Arts, and Law. He was accidentally accused in fraud in Airbus
born in an Irish Catholic immigrated family
How did he change Canada?
GST(goods and services tax) and FTA (Free Trade Agreement) with U.S and Mexico
The former CEO introduced free markets reforms to the Canadian economy, business-friendly deregulation and corporate tax cuts.
Positive
Negative
Married Mila Mulroney 1973, children: Caroline Mulroney, Ben Mulroney, Mark Mulroney, Nicholas Mulroney
Caroline Mulroney attended New York and Harvard University. She participated actively as a lawyer and politician, financial analyst.
Ben Mulroney earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Duke University. He performed professionally in hosting entertaining events, for example Oscar, Canadian Idol, and Canada AM.
Significant failures
He has also been recognized for his environmental record, Acid Rain accord with U.S and environmental protection act.
Charlottetown Accord failed, because Quebeckers felt a sense of national rejection. Canadians believe Mulroney must pay more attention into economy
Canadian business more competitive
Replaced the hidden producing company Sales Tax, which harmed Canadian export traders, by taxing consumption through the Goods and Services Tax.
Privatized a number of Crown corporations, deregulated the transportation, telecom, financial services, and energy sectors.
Mulroney Was unable to govern strategically, because he does not recognize the effect of social media in society and election.
He broke the image of Canadian as a nation, because he was too showy, and obsequious to power.
Former Prime Minister spoke against labor force. Students in universities of St. Francis Xavier publicly repel him due to discriminating and oppression.
Canada’s economic growth was strong, job creation was high, and inflation was kept under control.