The Mulroney government was returned in the 1988 election.

The Mulroney government also offered $6 million for a foundation dedicated to human rights projects, but did not offer individual compensation.

It contributed to the Mulroney government becoming one of the least popular in Canadian history.

During the Mulroney government, immigration levels were increased.

The Mulroney Government must call elections at least by the fall of 1993, and many expect the call next spring.

In 1992, the Mulroney government made another attempt at amending Canada's constitution.

However, due to the failure of the Mulroney government to balance the budget and service debt, the federal debt continued to rise.

In other matters, Filmon was closer to the policies of the Mulroney government.

Rumours circulated in early 1989 that the Mulroney government was planning significant cuts to passenger rail.

The magnitude of the reaction was underestimated and pressures from the public opinion on the Mulroney government forced it to take preventive measures.