About Ernie Epp
Born 1941. Ernie Epp is a Canadian historian, politician and university teacher.
Abram Ernest (Ernie) Epp (born 28 September 1941) is a Canadian historian and former politician. He was a professor of Canadian and environmental history at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario from 1978 to 2007. He represented the electoral district of Thunder Bay—Nipigon in the House of Commons of Canada from 1984 to 1988 as a member of the New Democratic Party. He defeated Liberal incumbent Jack Masters in the 1984 Canadian federal election to represent the seat and lost it to Liberal challenger Joe Comuzzi in 1988.
As a historian, his publications include From Rivalry to Unity: A History of Thunder Bay (1995) and The North American Fur Trade: Pivotal Interpretations (1995).
Epp was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Ernie Epp's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Ernie Epp's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Ernie Epp?
Canadian politician
When was Ernie Epp born?
Ernie Epp was born on 28 September 1941.
What is Ernie Epp's occupation?
Ernie Epp is a historian, politician and university teacher.
What nationality is Ernie Epp?
Ernie Epp is Canadian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ernie Epp. https://biography.guide/ernie-epp/
MLA: "Ernie Epp." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ernie-epp/.
Chicago: "Ernie Epp." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ernie-epp/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:13 UTC