Izzy Asper
Israel Asper | |
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| Leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party | |
| In office October 31, 1970 – 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Bend |
| Succeeded by | Charles Huband |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Wolseley | |
| In office June 16, 1972 – March 1, 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 (LL.M.) |
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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 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.