As Brian Mulroney’s state funeral nears, here’s what to expect this week

Ahead of the state funeral for Brian Mulroney, Canadians will have opportunities to pay tribute to the country’s 18th prime minister.

The state funeral for the 84-year-old, who died on Feb. 29 in Florida, will be held on Saturday, March 23, at Notre Dame Basilica in Montreal.

A Progressive Conservative, Mulroney led the country from 1984 to 1993. Born in Baie-Comeau, Que., in 1939, he will go down as one of Canada’s most prominent figures.

Here is what you can expect this week, as well as coverage plans from Global News.

Members of Parliament and other officials, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, were expected to deliver tributes to Mulroney on Monday with the House of Commons resuming following a two-week break.

Mulroney will lie in state at the Sir John A. Macdonald building (144 Wellington St.) in Ottawa on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Canadians will be able to visit and pay their respects from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. eastern on March 19, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 20.

Books of condolences will be available to sign on site, the government said on its website.

“Security screening will be required prior to entering the building,” it added.

“To expedite the screening process, we recommend individuals refrain from bringing bags or other items.”

After Wednesday, Mulroney’s body will be taken to Montreal, where he will lie in repose at Saint Patrick’s Basilica (460 René-Lévesque Blvd. W.) on Friday.

Canadians will be able to visit and pay their respects from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. eastern on Thursday, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday. Security screening will be required before entering the basilica.

Books of condolences will be available to sign on site.

Those who can’t attend any of the events in person