Former PM unveils details of Mulroney Institute today in Antigonish, N.S.
ANTIGONISH, N.S. — The day Brian Mulroney showed up for classes at St. Francis Xavier University in 1955, he was carrying a cardboard suitcase and wearing the only blazer he had.
Canada’s 18th prime minister recalled his humble beginnings at the central Nova Scotia school on Wednesday during a ceremony to unveil a $60-million plan to create the Brian Mulroney Institute of Government, and construction of Mulroney Hall on the picturesque campus.
Mulroney donated $1 million to the cause and helped raised the rest, mainly through private donations. The Nova Scotia government announced Wednesday it would contribute $5 million.
Former New Brunswick Premier Frank McKenna introduced Mulroney to a crowd of about 300, and marvelled at the accomplishments of the two men — both graduates of St. FX.