Harry Rankin, a lawyer and politician, revolutionized Vancouver civic politics during his 27-year tenure on the city council from 1966 to 1993. Despite initial failures, he became the lone left-leaning voice on a traditionally right-wing dominated council, eventually founding the Committee of Progressive Electors (COPE) civic party to challenge the Non-Partisan Association (NPA).
The Rankin File: Legacy of a Radical
The life of Harry Rankin, a prominent Vancouver lawyer, politician, and champion of socialism, is examined in this documentary, revealing a complex and often tumultuous journey.
