Israel Asper | |
|---|---|
| Leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party | |
| In office 1970–1975 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Bend |
| Succeeded by | Charles Huband |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Wolseley | |
| In office 1972–1975 | |
| Preceded by | Leonard Claydon |
| Succeeded by | Robert Wilson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Israel Harold Asper August 11, 1932 Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada |
| Died | October 7, 2003 (aged 71) Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Political party | Manitoba Liberal Party |
| Spouse |
Ruth Asper (m. 1956) |
| Children | |
| Alma mater | University of Manitoba |
| Occupation |
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| Profession | lawyer |
Israel Harold "Izzy" Asper OC OM QC (August 11, 1932 – October 7, 2003) was a Canadian tax lawyer and media magnate. He was the founder and owner of the now-defunct TV and media company CanWest Global Communications Corp[1] and father to its former CEO and President Leonard Asper, former director and corporate secretary Gail Asper, and former Executive Vice President David Asper.[2] He was also the leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party from 1970 to 1975[3] and is credited with the idea and vision to establish the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
- ^ "Israel Harold (Izzy) Asper". The Canadian Encyclopedia.
- ^ Holmes, Gillian K; Davidson, Evelyn (2001). Who's Who in Canadian Business 2001. University of Toronto Press. pp. 24–25. ISBN 0-920966-60-8. Retrieved 2014-01-01.
- ^ Normandin, Pierre G (1975). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.