Dan Heap
Canadian priest and political activist
Born
1925
100 years ago
Died
April 25th, 2014
10 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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Served as a priest within the Anglican Church while also engaging in Canadian politics. Elected as a Member of Parliament for the NDP, representing the area of York South from 1979 to 1984. Advocated for social justice and peace issues during political career. Continued work in community advocacy and church leadership after leaving Parliament.
Elected as Member of Parliament for York South
Promoted social justice and peace initiatives
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