One died just weeks ago. The other man died 17 years ago, September 28, 2000.
Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Allan J. MacEachen were deskmates in the Commons for many years. Deskmates, but not soulmates. Alike in some ways, but contrary in many other ways.

To die at 96 years of age is to die at a ripe old age. That’s a life well-lived.
So, we say goodbye to Allan J. MacEachen who served, as they like to say, Cape Breton, the country and the Liberal Party for decades. Going back to the ’50s and Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent. Uncle Louie.