Izzy Asper

Canadian businessperson (1932–2003)

PersonDied aged 71humanQ3155643

Born: August 11, 1932
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Died: October 7, 2003
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Birthplace: Minnedosa
Place of death: Winnipeg
Citizenship: Canada
Occupation: lawyer
, politician
, businessperson
Positions held: member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba(1972–1975)
Education: University of Manitoba
, Kelvin High School

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia · Read full article · Text CC BY-SA 4.0

Israel Harold "Izzy" Asper was a Canadian tax lawyer and media magnate. He was the founder and owner of the now-defunct TV and media company Canwest and father to its former CEO and President Leonard Asper, former director and corporate secretary Gail Asper, and former Executive Vice President David Asper. He was also the leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party from 1970 to 1975 and is credited with the idea and vision to establish the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.

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CCanwest1974 · former Canadian television broadcasting company

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Member of political party: Manitoba Liberal Party
Sex or gender: male
Awards: Officer of the Order of Canada
Given name: Israel
Child: David Asper
Leonard Asper
Family name: Asper

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