Simma Holt (born Simma Milner on March 27, 1922 in Vegreville, Alberta) is a Canadian journalist, author, and a former member of the Canadian House of Commons. March 27 is the 86th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (87th in Leap years). ... 1922 (MCMXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... The July Pysanka Festival showcases Ukrainian culture in Alberta. ... The House of Commons (French: Chambre des communes) is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign (represented by the Governor General) and the Senate. ...

She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1944 from the University of Manitoba. A Bachelor of Arts (B.A. or A.B., from the Latin Artium Baccalaureus) is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for a course or program in the arts and/or sciences. ... The University of Manitoba (established in 1877) is one of four universities in Winnipeg, Manitoba and was the first university ever established in Western Canada. ...

In 1974, she was elected to the Canadian House of Commons as the Liberal candidate for the British Columbia riding of Vancouver Kingsway. She was defeated in 1979 and 1980. The House of Commons after the 1974 election The Canadian federal election of 1974 was held on July 8, 1974 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons. ... The Liberal Party of Canada (French: Parti libéral du Canada), colloquially known as the Grits (originally Clear Grits), is a Canadian federal political party positioned around the centre of the political spectrum, combining a generally progressive social policy with moderate economics. ... Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Latin: Splendour without diminishment) Official languages English Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 36 6 Area Total  â€¢ Land  â€¢ Water    (% of total)  Ranked 5th 944,735 km² 925,186 km² 19,549 km... Vancouver Kingsway is a federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons, and located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. ... The House of Commons after the 1979 election The Canadian federal election of 1979 was held on May 22, 1979 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons. ... The House of Commons after the 1980 election The 1980 Canadian federal election was called when the minority Progressive Conservative government led by Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. ...

In 1996, she was made a Member of the Order of Canada for her "lifetime commitment to assisting those suffering from injustice, persecution and poverty". [1] The Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, with membership awarded to those who exemplify the Orders Latin motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means, Desiring a better country. ...

Vancouver Kingsway is a federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons, and located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. ... Ian Gardiner Waddell (born 1942) is a Canadian politician. ...

Selected bibliography

• Terror in the Name of God: The Story of the Sons of Freedom Doukhobors (1964)
• Sex and the Teen Age Revolution (1967)
• The Devil's Butler (1972)
• The Other Side of Mrs. Diefenbaker (1982)

References

• Simma Holt fonds. URL accessed on January 20, 2006.
• Jewish Personalities of Vancouver. URL accessed on January 20, 2006.

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External links

• Synopsis of federal political experience from the Library of Parliament