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Isydore Hlynka
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q4772722 · wikidata
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Anthony Hlynka
1906-05-28 – 1957-04-25
Life & Legacy
Anthony Hlynka (May 28, 1907 – April 25, 1957) was a Canadian journalist, publisher, immigration activist and politician of Ukrainian descent. He represented Vegreville in the House of Commons of Canada from 1940 to 1949 as a member of the Social Credit Party of Canada. He is best remembered for his attempts to reform Canada's immigration laws after World War II to permit the immigration of Ukrainian displaced persons.
Occupation & Career
politician, journalist, publisher, pedagogue, jurist
Education
MacEwan University
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Education & Institutions
MacEwan University
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Sources & Provenance
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