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He was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta . In 1956 he opened a book store which later grew into one of the largest retail book operations in Canada. After selling his stores in 1972, he concentrated on publishing, founding Hurtig Publishers. In 1980, he started the $12 million dollar, comprehensive '' The Canadian Encyclopedia '', published in 1985. In September 1990, Hurtig published the five-volume ''Junior Encyclopedia of Canada'', the first encyclopedia for young Canadians. He is the former president of the Edmonton Art Gallery and was the founding chairman of the Council Of Canadians from 1985 to 1987. A strong Canadian Nationalist Hurtig has been an activist for many pro-Canadian and purportedly Left Wing political causes over the years. POLITICS In 1972, he ran as a Liberal in the federal riding of Edmonton West , but lost to Marcel Lambert . In 1992, Hurtig was elected leader of the National Party Of Canada and led it in the 1993 Federal Election . He ran in the riding of Edmonton Northwest , but lost to Anne McLellan . SELECTED WORKS
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