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MONTREAL - Members of the Canadian establishment gathered Saturday to laud Brian Mulroney as a loyal architect of modern-day Canada, one whose love of life and family transcended the rough-and-tumble world of partisan politics.

PM Justin Trudeau, Wayne Gretzky among family and friends gathered to honour the life of Canada's 18th prime minister.

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Brian Mulroney was honoured at a state funeral in Montreal Saturday. "To dad, everyone mattered," his daughter Caroline said in his eulogy.

In his eulogy for Brian Mulroney, former federal Progressive Conservative leader and Quebec premier Jean Charest praised his late friend's domestic and international political legacy, calling him one of Canada's greatest prime ministers and "true nation builders."

UPDATE 11 a.m. Former prime minister Brian Mulroney was remembered Saturday as a larger-than-life figure who transcended politics, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts and souls of the many people he touched in a long and momentous life.

PM Justin Trudeau, Wayne Gretzky among family and friends gathered to honour the life of Canada's 18th prime minister.

Montreal is holding the state funeral for former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney Saturday.

A state funeral for former prime minister Brian Mulroney will be held in Montreal on March 23. CTV News will have live special coverage of his funeral service.

Politicians, dignitaries and celebrities joined members of the public at a state funeral to honor Brian Mulroney.