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A mountain of mail has descended on Ontario Attorney-General Roy McMurtry in reaction to his outspoken statements on a variety of issues. He stirred c(...)
A mountain of mail has descended on Ontario Attorney-General Roy McMurtry in reaction to his outspoken statements on a variety of issues. He stirred c(...)

A mountain of mail has descended on Ontario Attorney-General Roy McMurtry in reaction to his outspoken statements on a variety of issues. He stirred c(...)

Date7/29/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: A mountain of mail has descended on Ontario Attorney-General Roy McMurtry in reaction to his outspoken statements on a variety of issues. He stirred controversy here and abroad on hockey violence, Ian Paisley, Israel and other subjects. He says he reads every letter.
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Opening Jitters: Former Ontario Attorney-General and Canadian High Commissioner Roy McMurtry has a show of his work opening Sunday
Opening Jitters: Former Ontario Attorney-General and Canadian High Commissioner Roy McMurtry has a show of his work opening Sunday
11/2/1992
Two-minute tape: Liberal MPP Albert Roy, left, with his two minute Proverbs-Bullied tape, yesterday asked Attorney-General Roy McMurtry why a weapons charge was laid against Proverbs
Two-minute tape: Liberal MPP Albert Roy, left, with his two minute Proverbs-Bullied tape, yesterday asked Attorney-General Roy McMurtry why a weapons charge was laid against Proverbs
11/23/1982
Two-minute tape: Liberal MPP Albert Roy, left, with his two minute Proverbs-Bullied tape, yesterday asked Attorney-General Roy McMurtry why a weapons charge was laid against Proverbs
Two-minute tape: Liberal MPP Albert Roy, left, with his two minute Proverbs-Bullied tape, yesterday asked Attorney-General Roy McMurtry why a weapons charge was laid against Proverbs
11/23/1982
While his son, Michael, 7, looks on in amazement, Roy McMurtry, 43, the province's new attorney-general, talks to reporters today at Queen's Park afte(...)
While his son, Michael, 7, looks on in amazement, Roy McMurtry, 43, the province's new attorney-general, talks to reporters today at Queen's Park afte(...)
10/7/1975
Last meeting: Attorney-General Roy McMurtry leaves the cabinet room yesterday after Premier William Davis called together his ministers for the last time
Last meeting: Attorney-General Roy McMurtry leaves the cabinet room yesterday after Premier William Davis called together his ministers for the last time
1/30/1985
Good for the Constitution. Attorney-General Roy McMurtry, right, federal Energy Minister Jean Chretien and former Saskatchewan attorney-general Roy Ro(...)
Good for the Constitution. Attorney-General Roy McMurtry, right, federal Energy Minister Jean Chretien and former Saskatchewan attorney-general Roy Ro(...)
11/22/1983
Ian Scott: Provincial attorney general is proud of the governement's action on women's issues
Ian Scott: Provincial attorney general is proud of the governement's action on women's issues
5/13/1986
Key players: Former Saskatchewan attorney-general Roy Romanow, left, and counterpart Roy McMurtry of Ontario met with Chretien during so-called kitchen cabinet talks in 1981
Key players: Former Saskatchewan attorney-general Roy Romanow, left, and counterpart Roy McMurtry of Ontario met with Chretien during so-called kitchen cabinet talks in 1981
1/16/1985
Surprise choice as attorney-general critic, David Warner is confident he can handle Roy McMurtry
Surprise choice as attorney-general critic, David Warner is confident he can handle Roy McMurtry
3/13/1979
Thanks, Lord: Attorney-General Roy McMurtry seems to be offering a prayer of thanks as he and Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion announce that many of the evacuees can go home
Thanks, Lord: Attorney-General Roy McMurtry seems to be offering a prayer of thanks as he and Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion announce that many of the evacuees can go home
11/13/1979
Security bill: Ontario's Roy McMurtry (right) and other provincial attorneys-general have been sharply critical of powers proposed for security agents by Solicitor-General Robert Kaplan
Security bill: Ontario's Roy McMurtry (right) and other provincial attorneys-general have been sharply critical of powers proposed for security agents by Solicitor-General Robert Kaplan
4/22/1983
More women: Attorney-General Roy McMurtry, left, chats with Ontario Chamber of Commerce president Robert Duddy prior to speech at chamber's annual meeting.
More women: Attorney-General Roy McMurtry, left, chats with Ontario Chamber of Commerce president Robert Duddy prior to speech at chamber's annual meeting.
5/12/1980