Joseph Henry Harris

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 as the Conservative Member of Parliament for York East 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.

Joseph Henry Harris
Member of Parliament for Danforth
In office 1933–1952
Preceded by	Riding established
Succeeded by	Robert Small
Member of Parliament for Toronto—Scarborough
In office 1925–1933
Preceded by	Riding established
Succeeded by	Riding abolished
Member of Parliament for York East
In office 1921–1925
Preceded by	Thomas Foster
Succeeded by	Riding abolished
Personal details
Born	(1888-12-13)December 13, 1888
Died	October 24, 1952(1952-10-24) (aged 63)
Political party	Conservative
Profession	Businessman

Business and commerce

Harris was a graduate of University of Toronto, President of W. Harris Co. Ltd., vice-president of Harris Coal Company, President of Dominion Canadian Organic Developments Ltd. (London, England)

Member of Parliament

Harris represented the ridings of York East, Toronto—Scarborough 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

1921 Canadian federal election: York East
Party	Candidate	Votes
	Conservative	Joseph Henry Harris	10,978
	Liberal	Austin Gregory Ross	4,440
	Labour	Harry Kirwin	3,074

See also

• East York
• Toronto-Danforth
• Scarborough

External links

• Joseph Henry Harris – Parliament of Canada biography