Brian Mulroney left a lasting imprint on the Canadian political scene.
And York-Simcoe MPP Caroline Mulroney says she’ll be on hand in Montreal on Thursday when Canada Post unveils its commemorative stamp that honours the former prime minister, her late father.
“My family and I deeply appreciate that Canada Post is continuing this tradition by honouring my father with a commemorative stamp,” she said. “We are looking forward to attending the unveiling … on what would have been my father’s 86th birthday. This is a profound privilege and a testament to his legacy that will forever be etched into the fabric of our nation.”
The stamp is part of the postal service’s 2025 lineup.
“Canada Post takes pride in telling Canada’s stories through its iconic national stamp program,” the postal service said in a recent statement. “The independent Stamp Advisory Committee recommends the subjects for the annual program. Members rely on thoughtful input from groups and individuals to choose subjects that capture the country’s rich history and culture and reflect the shared values of Canadians.”
Mulroney served as Canada’s 18th prime minister from 1984 to 1993. He died last year.
Canada Post says the stamp will pay tribute to one of the country's most "consequential” leaders, and that the stamp continues a tradition of recognizing the accomplishments of former prime ministers.
The new batch of stamps will also commemorate places that are significant in the fight for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights ahead of Pride season, as well as enslaved Black woman Marie Joseph Angélique (who was charged with arson in Montréal in 1734), Indigenous leaders, graphic novelists, the “dark history” of civilian internment, and “the importance of biodiversity with fascinating fungi” among others, Canada Post says.
— With files from the Canadian Press