William Kashtan
William Kashtan | |
|---|---|
| General Secretary of the Communist Party of Canada | |
| In office 1965–1988 | |
| Preceded by | Leslie Morris |
| Succeeded by | George Hewison |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 June 1909 Montreal, Québec |
| Died | 1993 (aged 83–84) Toronto, Ontario |
| Political party | Communist Party of Canada |
| Other political affiliations | Labor-Progressive Party (1943–1959) |
William Kashtan (27 June 1909 – 1993) was the general secretary of the Communist Party of Canada for 23 years beginning in January 1965, several months following the death of Leslie Morris, until his retirement in 1988. The delay in his assuming of the position was due to the opposition of Tim Buck to his appointment.