Brian Mulroney: Former PM of Canada lies in state in Ottawa ahead of funeral

Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney’s casket was brought to the Sir John A. Macdonald building, located across from Parliament Hill, on Tuesday, in preparation for his state funeral this coming weekend. Several politicians and dignitaries paid their respects and offered their condolences to the Mulroney family. Mulroney passed away last month at the age of 84 in Florida. A state funeral is scheduled for Saturday morning at 11:30 AM eastern time, at Notre Dame Basilica. Eulogies will be delivered by Mulroney’s daughter, Ontario MPP Caroline Mulroney, former Quebec Premier Jean Charest, and hockey legend Wayne Gretzky. For more info, please go to Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: Like Global News on Facebook HERE: Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: