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Linda Asper (born 1 December 1943) is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. She joined the Liberal Party and then later returned to the New Democratic Party during the 1990s. She was a member of the Manitoba legislature from 1999 to 2003. In the 1990 provincial election, Asper ran as a Liberal in the south Winnipeg riding of Niakwa. She was defeated by Progressive Conservative candidate Jack Reimer by 4950 votes to 4301. Linda Asper was the sister-in-law of the late Israel Asper.

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rdfs:comment	Linda Asper (born 1 December 1943) is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. She joined the Liberal Party and then later returned to the New Democratic Party during the 1990s. She was a member of the Manitoba legislature from 1999 to 2003. In the 1990 provincial election, Asper ran as a Liberal in the south Winnipeg riding of Niakwa. She was defeated by Progressive Conservative candidate Jack Reimer by 4950 votes to 4301. Linda Asper was the sister-in-law of the late Israel Asper. (en)
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Link from a Wikipage to another Wikipage	Canadian Teachers' Federation Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba Belgium David Newman (politician) University of Manitoba Living people 1990 Manitoba general election Child labour 1999 Manitoba general election 1943 births New Democratic Party of Manitoba MLAs Politicians from Winnipeg Winnipeg Doctor of Philosophy Education International Women MLAs in Manitoba 21st-century Canadian politicians 21st-century Canadian women politicians Jack Reimer Manitoba Manitoba Teachers' Society Seine River (Manitoba) Niakwa (Manitoba riding) Brussels, Belgium Riel (Manitoba riding) Manitoba legislature Israel Asper St. Boniface College
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has abstract	Linda Asper (born 1 December 1943) is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. She joined the Liberal Party and then later returned to the New Democratic Party during the 1990s. She was a member of the Manitoba legislature from 1999 to 2003. Asper holds a Ph.D. in Education, and had an extensive career as an educator before entering political life. She was a Winnipeg school trustee for the Seine River division, and served as President of the Manitoba Teachers' Society and Vice-President of the Canadian Teachers' Federation for a period of time. Asper was also a member of the Faculty Council of the University of Manitoba, and served on the board of governors at St. Boniface College. In addition to her career in education, she was a member of the Manitoba Action Committee on the Status of Women. In the 1990 provincial election, Asper ran as a Liberal in the south Winnipeg riding of Niakwa. She was defeated by Progressive Conservative candidate Jack Reimer by 4950 votes to 4301. By 1999, Asper had crossed over to the New Democratic Party. In that year's provincial election, she was elected as a New Democratic for the Winnipeg riding of Riel, defeating Progressive Conservative incumbent David Newman 4833 votes to 4559. In April 2003, Asper announced that she was leaving politics to take a position with Education International an advocacy group based in Brussels, Belgium. She now promotes the rights of both children and educators on an international level, and has been a vocal opponent of child labour practices. Linda Asper was the sister-in-law of the late Israel Asper. (en)
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is Link from a Wikipage to another Wikipage of	Doreen Dodick 1990 Manitoba general election Christine Melnick 1999 Manitoba general election 2003 Manitoba general election List of Canadian politicians who have switched parties 37th Manitoba Legislature List of Manitoba CCF/NDP members Riel (electoral district) Jack Reimer Asper (surname) Reg Alcock
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