Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
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This subseries includes material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament, specifically throughout his third term of office held between November 27, 2000 and June 27, 2004. The material reflects Telegdi’s efforts to address issues raised by constituents and advance the priorities of the Liberal Party. Records include nomination and campaign material, correspondence, riding reports, invitations, and several files related to specific local or national issues such as amendments to citizenship and immigration legislation, the denaturalization and deportation case against Helmut Oberlander and Wasyl Odynsky, the legalization of same-sex marriage, Canada’s involvement in the Iraq War, and the development of First Nations governance legislation.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
On October 19, 2000, Andrew Telegdi was nominated by the Liberal Party’s local electoral district association as the candidate to represent the Kitchener-Waterloo riding in the 2000 Canadian federal election.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
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A flyer invitation for the Kitchener-Waterloo Nomination Night held at the Transylvania Club in Kitchener, Ontario on October 19, 2000. This event was held to nominate a candidate to represent the Liberal Party in the riding of Kitchener-Waterloo in the 2000 Canadian federal election. The speaker and special guest of the event was Shelia Copps, Member of Parliament representing Hamilton East and Minister of Canadian Heritage. The flyer features a picture of Andrew Telegdi on the front and a form for individuals to submit if they wanted to participate in Telegdi’s subsequent election campaign on the back.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
On November 27, 2000, Telegdi was elected to Parliament as the representative for the riding of Kitchener-Waterloo.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
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Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his campaign to be elected as a Member of Parliament representing the Liberal Party for the riding of Kitchener-Waterloo in the 2000 Canadian federal election. Records include brochures, flyers, speech transcripts, correspondence, quotes, an invitation, news releases, press clippings featuring election advertisements, biographical information about Telegdi, a summary of the election results, and other textual material.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
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A business card likely distributed by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
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Handwritten notes likely created by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
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A photograph featuring Andrew Telegdi and Paul Martin standing with a group of individuals on a golf course. It is not known where or when this picture was specifically taken.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
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Correspondence sent and received by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament primarily from constituents related to various topics including the insurance industry, light rail transportation, the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, the National White Ribbon Against Pornography (WRAP) campaign as well as private members bills such as Bill C-464 *An Act to amend the Criminal Code (blood alcohol content)* and Bill C-328 * An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code*. The file includes four signed letters from Jean Chrétien, Prime Minister of Canada, containing birthday greetings and condolence messages as well as thank you letters from other Members of Parliament such as John Godfrey and Bill Graham.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
For additional material related to Helmut Oberlander and citizenship legislation in this fonds, please refer to the list of files linked in the related materials note.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
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Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament documenting the opinions of some constituents and Telegdi’s political involvement in the denaturalization and deportation case against Helmut Oberlander, a suspected war criminal. Oberlander was a resident of Andrew Telegdi’s constituency. Records primarily include correspondence between Telegdi, constituents, associations, corporate entities, and fellow politicians such as Herb Gray, Elinor Caplan, and Denis Coderre, as well as articles written by Jerzy T. Pindera and other textual material.
The file also includes press clippings, correspondence, and news releases related to criticism Telegdi received following remarks he made on May 4, 2001 that compared Canada’s deportation procedures to those in Stalinist or Nazi totalitarian regimes. In addition, the file contains records documenting a public exchange between Telegdi and Keith Landy, then President of the Canadian Jewish Congress. Furthermore, the file contains material related to public exchanges between Telegdi and Warren Kinsella, a Canadian lawyer, and Liberal Party activist including correspondence, news releases, and a notice of liability possibly sent to Warren Kinsella and The Toronto Star by Telegdi.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
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Invitations sent or received by Andrew Telegdi as well as programs and tickets for events he likely attended during his tenure as a Member of Parliament.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
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Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament documenting the opinions of some members of the public as well as Telegdi’s political involvement in the denaturalization and deportation case against Wasyl Odynsky, a suspected war criminal. Records include correspondence, media releases, press articles, postcards, a pamphlet, a flyer, and other textual material.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
[Bill C-11 *Immigration and Refugee Protection Act*](https://www.parl.ca/legisinfo/BillDetails.aspx?billId=10095&Language=E) - LEGISinfo, House of Commons
Bill C-11 *Immigration and and Refugee Protection Act* was a government bill introduced in the House of Commons on February 21, 2001. Andrew Telegdi voted against Bill C-11 during the Third Reading on June 13, 2001. Telegdi believed Bill C-11 contained regulations that gave bureaucrats too much discretionary power in determining the admissibility for immigration to Canada. Bill C-11 received Royal Assent on November 1, 2001.
For additional material related to immigration to Canada in this fonds, please refer to the list of files linked in the related materials note.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
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Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to Bill C-11 *Immigration and Refugee Protection Act*. Records include correspondence documenting the opinions of some members of the public, a report outlining general problems with Bill C-11 possibly prepared by Telegdi, and speaking notes for an address given by Peter Showler, Chairperson, Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada. Also includes a news release, a letter written by Telegdi in 2002 to colleagues outlining his support of new regulations for determining admissibility for immigration to Canada proposed by Denis Coderre, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, and other textual material.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
Anderson, Christopher G. (June 2006). [*A Long-Standing Canadian Tradition: Citizenship Revocation and Second-Class Citizenship under the Liberals, 1993-2006*](https://www.cpsa-acsp.ca/papers-2006/Anderson.pdf). Annual conference of the Canadian Political Science Association, York University, Ontario.
[Bill C-373 *An act to amend the Citizenship Act*](https://www.parl.ca/LEGISinfo/BillDetails.aspx?billId=10233&Language=E&Mode=1&View=6) - LEGISinfo, House of Commons
[Bill C-417 *Code of Canadian Citizenship*](https://www.parl.ca/LegisInfo/BillDetails.aspx?billId=168420&Language=E) - LEGISinfo, House of Commons
[Bill C-271 *An act to amend the Citizenship Act*](https://www.parl.ca/LEGISInfo/BillDetails.aspx?billId=1181418&Language=E&View=3) - LEGISinfo, House of Commons
[Bill C-18 *Citizenship of Canada Act *](https://www.parl.ca/legisinfo/BillDetails.aspx?billId=534202&Language=E) - LEGISinfo, House of Commons
Bill C-373 *An act to amend the Citizenship Act* was a private Member's bill introduced in the House of Commons by Andrew Telegdi on June 5, 2001. Bill C-373 was intended to make amendments to the *1977 Citizenship Act.* Bill C-373 died on the Order Paper when the 37th Parliament, 1st session concluded on September 16, 2002.
Bill C-417 *Code of Canadian Citizenship* was a private Member’s bill introduced in the House of Commons by Inky Mark, Member of Parliament for Dauphin-Swan River, on December 4, 2001. Bill C-417 was intended to be a comprehensive statement of the values of citizenship that applied both to those born in Canada and naturalized citizens. Bill C-417 373 died on the Order Paper when the 37th Parliament, 1st session concluded on September 16, 2002.
Bill C-271 *An act to amend the Citizenship Act* was a private Member’s bill introduced in the House of Commons by Andrew Telegdi on October 29, 2002. Bill C-271 was intended to make amendments to the *1977 Citizenship Act.* Bill C-271 died on the Order Paper when the 37th Parliament, 2nd session concluded on November 12, 2003.
Bill C-18 *Citizenship of Canada Act* was a government bill introduced in the House of Commons on October 31, 2002. Bill C-18 was intended to replace the *1977 Citizenship Act* and was preceded by Bill C-16 *Citizenship of Canada* Act. Bill C-18 died on the Order Paper when the 37th Parliament, 2nd session concluded on November 12, 2003.
For additional material related to citizenship legislation in this fonds, please refer to the list of files linked in the related materials note.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
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Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament predominately related to legislation introduced to amend or replace the *1977 Citizenship Act* including Bill C-373 *An Act to amend the Citizenship Act*, Bill C-417 *Code of Canadian Citizenship*, Bill C-271 *An Act to amend the Citizenship Act*, and Bill C-18 *Citizenship of Canada Act*. The material documents Telegdi’s personal interest and political involvement in amending the legislation, particularly clauses concerning citizenship revocation for naturalized citizens. In addition, the documents highlight the opinions and concerns of members of the public as well as efforts of other politicians to amend citizenship legislation. Records include correspondence, news releases, pamphlets, notes, stickers, reports, a draft policy paper regarding the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms written by Telegdi, and other textual material.
Also includes a copy of *The Long Haul*, vol. IX, issue 3 (2001 June), a newspaper published by End Legislated Poverty. End Legislated Poverty is a coalition of anti-poverty groups, welfare advocates, unions, and churches working together to end poverty. This issue contains articles related to elections in British Columbia, housing costs, dental care, National Aboriginal Day 2001, and other topics.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
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Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to post-secondary research and education funding. The material documents efforts to secure additional funding for universities across Canada and specifically for the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University through scholarships, fellowships, donations, and the selection of Canada Research Chairs. Records include correspondence, news releases, an invitation, schedule, program, speaking notes, and other textual records.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
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Printed copies of calendars created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament outlining his daily, weekly, or monthly schedule. Each calendar records various activities, meetings, and events Telegdi was scheduled to attend. Some copies contain handwritten notes.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
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Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to programs intended to prevent and reduce homelessness in Canada. Records include correspondence related to specific programs such as Out of the Cold, the Supporting Communities Partnership Initiative (SCPI), and the Government of Canada's Homelessness Initiative. Also includes a question and answer sheet about the Supporting Communities Partnership Initiative (SCPI), the Urban Aboriginal Strategy-Homelessness, Youth Employment Strategy, and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program and Shelter Enhancement Program. In addition, the file contains an invitation to a community forum on homelessness that was held at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waterloo, Ontario on September 12, 2001, and related material from that event.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
For additional material related to Canada-Cyprus relations in this fonds, please refer to the list of files linked in the related materials note.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
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Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to his involvement with the Canada-Cyprus Friendship Group. Records include correspondence, an overview of the European Court of Human Rights ruling regarding the legal consequences of Turkey’s invasion and military presence in Cyprus, a resolution created by Canadian citizens in Montreal to mark the twenty-seventh anniversary of Turkish invasion in Cyprus, and related material. Also includes items related to an address of the President of the Republic of Cyprus at the United National General Assembly, and a news release regarding the presidential elections in Cyprus held on February 16, 2003.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
Published
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to a project focused on eco-planning and environmental management in coastal communities in China that received funding from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). Records include a project proposal prepared by Dr. Geoff Wall, Program Director and David Johnston, President of the University of Waterloo and correspondence confirming funding approval. Also contains material related to the formal announcement of CIDA funding for the project held at the University of Waterloo on January 15, 2002 including an event schedule, news release, and Telegdi’s speaking notes. Andrew Telegdi attended this event as a guest speaker.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
[Archived Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the TPC Program]( https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ito-oti.nsf/eng/h_00162.html) – Government of Canada
Technology Partnerships Canada was a technology investment fund established in 1996 by the Government of Canada to make strategic investments in research, development, and innovation to encourage private sector investment, and to support the technology base and technological capabilities of Canadian industry. Technology Partnerships Canada invested in enabling technologies, environmental technologies, and aerospace and defence. The program expired on December 31, 2006.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
Published
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the Technology Partnerships Canada (TPC) program, specifically to project submissions and grants awarded to organizations in Kitchener-Waterloo. Records include correspondence regarding project applications, news releases, information sheets, notes, question and answer sheets, copies of formal statements delivered by Telegdi and a letter to the editor of the Ottawa Citizen written by Telegdi concerning loan repayments.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
Published
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to Telegdi’s open call for a Liberal leadership convention to remove Jean Chrétien, Prime Minister of Canada, as party leader in 2002. Also includes material related to a public debate between Telegdi and Warren Kinsella, a Canadian lawyer, and Liberal Party activist. Telegdi believed Jean Chrétien used Kinsella to intimidate Members of Parliament who wanted Paul Martin to become the new leader of the Liberal Party. At the time, Paul Martin served as a Member of Parliament representing LaSalle—Émard and Minister of Finance. Records include press articles, correspondence, news releases, an article possibly written by Telegdi regarding demands for the disclosure of Paul Martin's donations for a future leadership campaign, and multiple drafts of an article titled, *Canada Needs a Leadership Convention* written by Telegdi.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
Published
Schedules created for Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament for various activities, meetings, and events Telegdi was scheduled to attend. Also includes related material such as speaking notes, correspondence, and background information.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
[Bill C-36 *Anti-terrorism Act*](https://www.parl.ca/legisinfo/BillDetails.aspx?Language=E&billId=73328&View=0) - LEGISinfo, House of Commons
Bill C-36 *Anti-terrorism Act* was a government bill introduced in the House of Commons on October 15, 2001. Bill C-36 received Royal Assent on December 18, 2001.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
Published
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to Bill C-36 *Anti-terrorism Act*. The material documents Telegdi’s concerns that the legislation negatively impacted civil liberties because it allowed for preventative detention and arrest, compelled individuals to testify against themselves, and did not provide sufficient accountability measures. In addition, the file contains correspondence sent between Telegdi, members of the public, and fellow colleagues following his vote against Bill C-36 during the Third Reading on November 28, 2001. Also includes news releases, speech transcripts, talking points, draft articles written by Telegdi, background information, and a report titled, *The Views of Canadian Scholars on the Impact of the Anti-terrorism Act* by Thomas Gabor, Department of Criminology, University of Ottawa.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
Published
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the development of the high technology industry and infrastructure in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. Records include correspondence and notes as well as invitations, agendas, programs, and other textual material created during the planning of Peter Harder and Allan Rock's separate visits to Waterloo in 2002. At the time, Peter Harder was Deputy Minister of Industry Canada and Allan Rock was Minister of Industry. Andrew Telegdi hosted both visits.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
Published
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to Tamil Nite 2001 presented by the Tamil Cultural Association of Waterloo Region. Records include a schedule of events and a program containing statements, articles, and essays likely written by members of the Tamil Cultural Association of Waterloo Region. The program also contains advertisements and a written message from Telegdi to all members of the Tamil Cultural Association of Waterloo Region. In addition, the file contains a transcript for a speech delivered by Telegdi during Tamil Nite 2001.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
All items in file scanned as TIF files December 2022.
A parliamentary delegation led by Peter Milliken visited Austria between March 1-5, 2003 and Hungary between March 5-9, 2003. Andrew Telegdi served as a delegate during this visit alongside Peter Milliken, William (Bill) Blaikie, Deborah Grey, Rick Borotsick, Caroline St-Hilaire, Jeff Garrah, and Paul Cardegna.
The objective of the visit to Australia was to participate in the normalization of bilateral contact and relations between Canada and Austria and to promote deeper and more extensive parliamentary relations. In addition, the visit was intended to strengthen and expand existing links between Canada and the European Union through parliamentary diplomacy.
The objective of the visit to Hungary was to establish more extensive parliamentary relations between the Canadian and Hungarian Parliaments while strengthening and expanding existing relations between Canada and Hungary. Additionally, the visit was intended to enhance Euro-Atlantic integration through parliamentary diplomacy and to discuss the impact on Canada of the future membership of Hungary in the European Union.
For additional material related to Canadian-Hungarian relations in this fonds, please refer to the list of files linked in the related materials note.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
Published
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to Telegdi’s participation in a visit of a Parliamentary delegation led by Peter Milliken to Austria and Hungary. At the time, Peter Milliken served as a Member of Parliament representing Kingston and the Islands and as Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada. Records include briefing notes, biographical information, parliamentary histories, and country profiles. Also includes programs, invitations, reports, correspondence, handwritten notes, a newsletter, pamphlet, menu, and other textual material.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
Published
Riding reports created by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament that were distributed to constituents. Some reports provide a general overview of current political activities or events, while others address specific topics such as citizenship rights, funding to help low- and middle-income families save for their children’s education, and the environment.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
Published
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to Canada’s relation to the Iraq War. Records include correspondence from members of the public urging Telegdi to oppose Canadian participation in any military action against Iraq, a report outlining how a war with Iraq might be avoided, a report providing a summary of Canadian views on security and defence issues from various polls, and a fact sheet on the Canadian defence program.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
[37th Parliament, 1st Session. Edited Hansard, number 164]( https://www.ourcommons.ca/DocumentViewer/en/37-1/house/sitting-164/hansard#T0125) – House of Commons
[Canadian Magen David Adom for Israel]( https://www.cmdai.org/en/)
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
Published
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Records include a copy of a speech given by Telegdi on April 9, 2002 in the House of Commons regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a copy of an article titled, *A Clean Break: A New Strategy for Securing the Realm* by Richard Perle, and a letter received by Telegdi from Eric Vernon, Director of Government Relations at the Canadian Jewish Congress, regarding the possible deregistration of Canadian Magen David Adom for Israel (CMDA), an organization in Canada that provides ambulances, medical equipment, supplies, and blood testing kits to Magen David Adom in Israel.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
For additional material related to immigration to Canada in this fonds, please refer to the list of files linked in the related materials note.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
Published
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the unemployment and underemployment of immigrants and refugees in Canada. Includes articles with background information and news releases announcing changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations impacting the selection process for skilled workers immigrating to Canada. Also contains material related to two forums held in Kitchener, Ontario in 2003 addressing the unemployment and underemployment of immigrants and refugees in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. Records include correspondence, an agenda, printed web articles and press clippings, an invitation, and other textual material.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
The Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal was created to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to the throne on February 6, 1952. The medal was awarded to those persons who made a significant contribution to Canada, to their community or to their fellow Canadians.
The Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal was presented to recipients in the Kitchener-Waterloo area during a ceremony held at Waterloo City Hall Chambers in Waterloo, Ontario on November 1, 2002. A reception and dinner followed in the Eby Room at Waterloo City Hall. Andrew Telegdi selected the recipients awarded the medal and presented the medal to recipients during the ceremony.
The Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal was awarded to twenty-two people in the Kitchener-Waterloo area including Dr. Prakash Ahuja, Ari Ariaratnam, Jim Balsillie, Robert Byron, Marjorie Carroll, Howard Dyck, Hilde English, Dr. John English, Dr. Barry Gough, R. Larry Gravill, Mary Johnston, Michael Lazaridis, Garry Kuchl, Tad Pecak, Myrta Rivera, Dr. Robert Rosehart, Terri-Leigh Saunders, Elizabeth Sims, Peter Sims, Gerald A. Such, Paul Tuerr, and Nicolaas Van der Muelen.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
Published
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the planning and presentation of the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal to recipients in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. Records include correspondence, a draft invitation, background information about recipients, ceremony and dinner programs, and other textual material. Also includes computer printed copies of pictures of some recipients receiving the medal during the presentation ceremony.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
*What Works: The Power of Prevention* was the first national forum on evidence-based crime prevention for Canada. The event was held between December 4-6, 2003 in Kitchener, Ontario and was hosted by the Canadian Crime Prevention Council. The forum focused on inciting change in government policy and investment, from enforcement and jails to youth and community planning, as the most cost-effective way to reduce crime in Canada.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
Published
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to crime prevention in the Waterloo region. Includes documents highlighting Telegdi's involvement with the Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council, correspondence between Telegdi and the National Crime Prevention Centre, and items related to a forum called, *What Works: The Power of Prevention* such as a program, itinerary, speaker bios, and summary sheets. Andrew Telegdi attended the forum as a guest speaker. The file also contains correspondence and a commemorative booklet celebrating the twenty-fifth Annual Justice Dinner of the Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
Published
A news release issued by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament endorsing Paul Martin’s proposal to introduce reforms to the House of Commons, particularly with respect to the process of passing a bill. At the time, Paul Martin served as a Member of Parliament representing LaSalle—Émard and Minister of Finance.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
[Bill C-250 *An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda)*]( https://www.parl.ca/LEGISinfo/BillDetails.aspx?Language=E&billId=1182406) - LEGISinfo, House of Commons
[Bill C-447 *An act to protect the institution of marriage*](https://www.parl.ca/LegisInfo/BillDetails.aspx?billId=1044615&Mode=1&View=4&Language=E) - LEGISinfo, House of Commons
Some of the content in this file contains homophobic language, attitudes and stereotypes that are inappropriate and harmful.
Bill C-250 *An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda)* was a private Member’s bill introduced in the House of Commons by Svend Robinson on November 22, 2001. Bill C-250 amended the *Criminal Code* that prohibited the public incitement of hatred and the willful promotion of hatred towards any identifiable group based on colour, race, religion, and ethnic origin. The amendment expanded the existing interpretation of an identifiable group to include groups identifiable based on sexual orientation. Bill C-250 received Royal Assent on April 29, 2004.
Bill C-447 *An act to protect the institution of marriage* was a private Member’s bill introduced in the House of Commons by Grant Hill (Macleod) on September 18, 2003. Bill C-447 was intended to prevent the legal definition of marriage in Canada from changing to include same-sex couples. Bill C-447 died on the Order Paper when the 37th Parliament, 2nd session concluded on November 12, 2003.
On August 27, 2003, Andrew Telegdi participated in a town hall meeting held at the Waterloo Pentecostal Assembly in Waterloo, Ontario to discuss same-sex marriage and Bill C-250. The town hall meeting was organized by Tristan Emmanuel, a Canadian political and religious activist. Emmanuel is an outspoken opponent of same-sex marriage in Canada. Frustrated by the discussions and the way in which Bill C-250 was misrepresented, Telegdi and a group of approximately twenty people walked out of the meeting. The confrontation between Telegdi and organizers of the meeting was subsequently featured on local news stations and media outlets.
For additional material related to the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada in this fonds, please refer to the list of files linked in the related materials note.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
Published
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada. Some of the material documents attitudes among opponents of same-sex marriage and Bill C-250 *An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda)*. This includes correspondence, flyers, pamphlets, a report on the implications for Canadian children of same-sex marriage, letters and flyers from Stephen Harper advocating for Bill C-447 *An act to protect the institution of marriage*.
The file also contains material documenting attitudes among supporters of same-sex marriage and Bill C-250. This includes correspondence, briefs to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, and a report from the National Liberal Caucus Research Bureau discrediting the idea of implementing a federal civil registry for same-sex couples.
Additionally, the file contains material documenting Telegdi’s political activities supporting the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada and Bill C-250 such as correspondence, talking points, draft speeches written by Telegdi, and records related to Telegdi’s participation in two town hall meetings in the Kitchener-Waterloo area including the town hall meeting on August 27, 2003 hosted by Tristan Emmanuel.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
This report may contain information included in the analytic document titled, *Canada's ethnocultural portrait: the changing mosaic* published by Statistics Canada in 2003.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
Published
A report and related correspondence sent to Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament from the Library of Parliament providing an ethnocultural overview of select federal electoral ridings using statistical data including Kitchener-Waterloo, Kitchener Centre, Waterloo-Wellington and Cambridge, Etobicoke as well as for all of Alberta (Peace River, Athabasca, Yellowhead, St. Albert, Elk Island, Lakeland, Edmonton, Wetaskiwin, Red Deer, Wild Rose, Crowfoot, Calgary, Macleod, Medicine Hat, and Lethbridge).
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
[Bill C-17 Public Safety Act, 2002](https://www.parl.ca/Legisinfo/BillDetails.aspx?Language=E&billId=537431&View=0) - LEGISinfo
Bill C-17 *Public Safety Act, 2002* was a government bill introduced in the House of Commons on October 31, 2002. Bill C-17 was given a Second Reading in the Senate but did not advance any further.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
Published
Printed copies of the *Evidence* of the Legislative Committee on Bill C-17 *Public Safety Act, 2002* no. 5 (January 28, 2003), no. 6 (January 30, 2003), and no. 7 (February 4, 2003). The copies contain handwritten notes likely written by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
For additional material related to Canadian-Hungarian relations in Canada in this fonds, please refer to the list of files linked in the related materials note.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
Published
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament documenting his personal interest and political involvement in matters relating to Canadian-Hungarian relations. Records include a possible speech transcript commemorating the 45th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution, an invitation to the Hungarian St. Stephen’s Ball, correspondence regarding meetings, trips, and events Telegdi participated in, and other textual material.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
Published
A book titled, *Inuit Kanatami* published by Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami in 2003. The book includes sections related to Inuit historical perspectives, the Inuit Tapirisat of Canada, whaling, the fur trade, missionaries, government, community transportation, housing, health, education, economic development, Nunatsiavut, Inuvialuit, Nunavik, and Nunavut. In addition, the book provides a timeline and statistics from the 2001 Canadian Census on Inuit population. The book is written in Inuktitut Qaliujaaqpait, Inuktitut Syllabics, and English.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
Published
A copy of *The Métis Voyageur* published in November/December 2003. *The Métis Voyageur* is the bi-monthly publication of the Métis Nation of Ontario. Also includes an unused 2004 pocket calendar produced by the Métis Nation of Ontario.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.
Andrew Peter Telegdi was born on May 28, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander Sandor Telegdi (1919-2001) and Elenora Maria Freidrich (1921-1997).
In 1957, Telegdi fled Hungary alongside his parents and two siblings during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Telegdi and his family immigrated to Canada. He later attended schools in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Telegdi worked as a professional rock music promoter. In addition, he owned the Village Bistro; a coffee house located at 2081 West 4th Avenue in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The Village Bistro also functioned as a concert venue for rock and folk music performers. Telegdi likely sold or closed the Village Bistro around 1969.
Telegdi attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1980. During his time at the University of Waterloo, Telegdi was involved in many organizations on campus. In January 1972, he served as the student representative on the Campus Centre (now the Student Life Centre) board. He was elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and served two terms until 1975. He also served as the Arts Undergraduate Student Representative on the Senate at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1976.
Between August 1975 and May 1976, Telegdi worked as an administrator and caseworker for Young People in Legal Difficulty, a support program for youth aged 12-25 in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. From June 1976 to 1993 and from 2013 to 2017, Telegdi served as the Executive Director of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a program that offers bail supervision for youth in the community. In 1979, Telegdi helped coordinate the first Justice Week in Canada hosted in Waterloo.
Telegdi worked as an elected Councillor on the City of Waterloo Council between 1985 and 1993. He also served as a Regional Councillor on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between 1988 and 1993.
As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Telegdi ran in the 1990 Ontario general election to represent the riding of Waterloo North as a Member of Provincial Parliament. On September 6, 1990, Telegdi lost the election to Elizabeth Witmer, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Telegdi was elected to federal office as Member of Parliament representing the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Telegdi successfully kept his seat as a Member of Parliament through the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 Canadian federal elections. Telegdi lost his seat during the 2008 Canadian federal elections to Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party. During his career as a Member of Parliament, Telegdi addressed many political issues including reforms to citizenship legislation, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, immigration, crime, Canadian participation in wars or conflicts, and diplomatic relations.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 1998. He served in this role from July 16, 1998 until his resignation on May 18, 2000. Telegdi resigned from this position in objection to certain provisions in the government’s proposed citizenship legislation.
Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs in 2004. He served in this role from January 30, 2004 until June 27, 2004.
Andrew Telegdi married Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 1985 and together they had one child; Erin Telegdi. Telegdi died on January 23, 2017 at the age of 70.
Published
A copy of the Speech from the Throne to open the third session of the 37th Parliament of Canada read by Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada, on February 2, 2004. The copy of the speech is signed on the flyleaf by Paul Martin, Prime Minister of Canada.
Donated by Nancy Curtin-Telegdi in 2017.