Izzy Asper

Politician

1932 – 2003

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Who was Izzy Asper?

Israel Harold "Izzy" Asper, OC OM QC, Canadian tax lawyer and media magnate, was the founder of the now defunct CanWest Global Communications Corp and father to its former CEO and President Leonard Asper, former director and corporate secretary Gail Asper, as well as Executive Vice President David Asper. He was also the leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party from 1970 to 1975.

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Born
Aug 11, 1932
Minnedosa
Children
Religion
  • Judaism
Ethnicity
  • Jewish people
Nationality
  • Canada
Profession
Education
  • University of Manitoba
Died
Oct 7, 2003
Winnipeg

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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