Former Canadian PM Brian Mulroney, driver of US free trade deal, dies aged 84

Brian Mulroney, the former Canadian prime minister who struck a free trade deal with the U.S. but whose legacy was marred by revelations of improper business dealings with an arms dealer, has died peacefully at 84. His nine-year stewardship included revamping the tax system, negotiating the Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement, and selling off government assets.