Israel Asper | |
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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 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | (aged 71)
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse |
Babs Asper (m. 1956) |
Children | |
Alma mater | University of Manitoba |
Occupation |
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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, as well as former Executive Vice President David Asper.[2] He was also the leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party from 1970 to 1975[1] and is credited with the idea and vision to establish the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.