Bob Prittie

Robert William Prittie (December 5, 1919 January 14, 2002) was a Canadian politician. He was a New Democrat Member of Parliament from Burnaby—Richmond from 1962 to 1968 and mayor of Burnaby, British Columbia from 1969 to 1973.

Robert "Bob" William Prittie
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Burnaby—Richmond
In office
1962–1968
Preceded byJohn Drysdale
Succeeded byThomas Henry Goode
Personal details
Born(1919-12-05)December 5, 1919
North Vancouver, British Columbia
DiedJanuary 14, 2002(2002-01-14) (aged 82)
Political partyNew Democrat

The Metrotown branch of the Burnaby Public Library is named after him.

References

  • Tom Hawthorn (2002-02-08). "Vancouver MP championed birth control". The Globe and Mail. p. R13.


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