Harold Buchwald, CM QC (February 22, 1928 – April 17, 2008) was a Jewish-Canadian lawyer.
Harold Buchwald | |
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| Born | February 22, 1928 |
| Died | April 17, 2008 (aged 80) |
| Alma mater | University of Manitoba |
| Occupation | lawyer |
| Awards | Order of Canada |
He was involved in various royal commissions on tax reform legislation and has lectured on corporation law and consumer protection.
Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba to a Jewish family, the son of Frank Buchwald and Bessie Portigal, he received a BA in 1948, an LL.B in 1952, an LL.M in 1957, and an honorary LL.D in 1994 all from the University of Manitoba. He was admitted to the Manitoba Bar in 1952.
In 1965 he formed the firm Buchwald Henteleff with Yude Henteleff. His firm later merged with several other firms and is now known as Pitblado LLP.
He was the director emeritus of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.
He was a member of the board of directors of the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba.
In 1993 he was made a Member of the Order of Canada.
He was married to Darlene [Dee] Besbeck, and they had two sons: Jeffrey Joshua and Richard Dan. He also had grandchildren and many great-nieces and nephews.
References
edit- Order of Canada citation
- "Dr. Harold Buchwald CM QC". University of Manitoba. Archived from the original on May 14, 2011. Retrieved February 5, 2005.
- "Harold Buchwald". Pitblado - Barristers and Solicitors. Archived from the original on December 16, 2004. Retrieved February 5, 2005.