Joseph Henry Harris (December 13, 1888 – October 24, 1952) was a Toronto manufacturer and politician. He was first elected to the
House of Commons of Canada
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The House of Common ...
as the
Conservative Member of Parliament for
York East
York East was a federal electoral district represented in the House of Commons of Canada at different times. It was located in the province of Ontario.
History
The first federal riding of York East was created by the British North America Act ...
in the
1921 federal election. In 1938, he was a candidate at the
Conservative leadership convention, placing third. He remained a
Tory MP until his death in 1952.
Business and commerce
Harris was a graduate of
University of Toronto, President of
W. Harris Co. Ltd., vice-president of
Harris Coal Company
Harris may refer to:
Places Canada
* Harris, Ontario
* Northland Pyrite Mine (also known as Harris Mine)
* Harris, Saskatchewan
* Rural Municipality of Harris No. 316, Saskatchewan
Scotland
* Harris, Outer Hebrides (sometimes called the Isle of ...
, President of
Dominion Canadian Organic Developments Ltd.
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(London, England)
Member of Parliament
Harris represented the ridings of
York East
York East was a federal electoral district represented in the House of Commons of Canada at different times. It was located in the province of Ontario.
History
The first federal riding of York East was created by the British North America Act ...
,
Toronto—Scarborough
Toronto—Scarborough was a federal electoral district represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1925 to 1935. It was located in the east end of the city of Toronto, in the province of Ontario. This riding was created in 1924 from parts of ...
and
Danforth as a
Member of Parliament in Canada for over 21 years.
Toronto East General Hospital
As a resident of East Toronto, Harris activities and interests were many, characteristic of his interest in his fellow man and the welfare of the
community he served, Harris was a spark for the campaign for funds for the
Toronto East General Hospital in
East York.
In this capacity, he acted as chairman of the board of governors for over twenty years, during this period his leadership and guidance were a tower of strength to the board during the establishment of policy and direction of the hospital.
Electoral record
See also
*
East York
*
Toronto-Danforth
*
Scarborough
External links
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1888 births
1952 deaths
Conservative Party of Canada (1867–1942) MPs
Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Ontario
Progressive Conservative Party of Canada MPs
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