Hugh Alexander Bryson (August 21, 1912 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada-1987) was a Canadian politician, farmer and insurance agent. He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the 1953 election as a Member of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation to represent the riding of Humboldt—Melfort. He was re-elected in the 1957 election then defeated in the elections of 1958 and for the riding of Humboldt—Melfort—Tisdale in 1962.
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| Name | Bryson, Hugh Alexander |
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| Short description | Canadian politician |
| Date of birth | August 21, 1912 |
| Place of birth | Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada |
| Date of death | 1987 |
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