House of Commons Silent, Parliament Hill Flag at Half-Mast After Death of Mulroney

Former prime minister Brian Mulroney leaves Parliament Hill on June 6, 2012. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

Members of Parliament are absent from the House of Commons as Canadians mourn the death of former prime minister Brian Mulroney.

The flag atop the Peace Tower is flying at half-mast in tribute to the Progressive Conservative titan who died Thursday at 84.