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Mulroney's era reshaped Canada with free trade and GST
The article chronicles Brian Mulroney's rise from Baie-Comeau to prime minister, his 1984 and 1988 election victories, Meech Lake and Charlottetown accords, and major policy shifts including free trade with the United States and the GST. It notes economic pain, layoffs, debt, and his eventual resignation and legacy.
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Quebec
Baie-Comeau
Mulroney
Robert Bourassa
Cliche
Canada
John Diefenbaker
Diefenbaker
United States
John F. Kennedy
Cogger
Bazin
Liberals
New Democrats
John Turner
Liberal Party
Senate
Michael Wilson
John Crosbie
Gatineau Hills
Ottawa
Meech Lake
Supreme Court of Canada
Confederation
Pierre Trudeau
Newfoundland
Manitoba
Globe and Mail
Charlottetown
Air Canada
CBC
Via Rail
NDP
Reform Party
Kim Campbell
Tories