Federal Political Experience

HARRIS, The Hon. Walter Edward,    P.C., Q.C., D.C.L.

DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH: 1904.01.14 Kimberley, Ontario, Canada

DECEASED: 1999.01.10

PROFESSION: Barrister, lawyer

POLITICAL PARTY:

Liberal

(1940.03.26 - )

HOUSE OF COMMONS:

1940.03.26, Grey--Bruce, Ontario

Elected

1945.06.11, Grey--Bruce, Ontario

Re-Elected

1949.06.27, Grey--Bruce, Ontario

Re-Elected

1953.08.10, Grey--Bruce, Ontario

Re-Elected

1957.06.10, Grey--Bruce, Ontario

Defeated

CAUCUS:

Liberal

(1940.05.16 - 1957.04.12)

PARLIAMENTARY FUNCTIONS:

Minister

Minister of Citizenship and Immigration

(1950.01.18 - 1954.06.30)

Minister of Public Works (Acting)

(1953.06.12 - 1953.09.16)

Minister of Finance and Receiver General

(1954.07.01 - 1957.06.20)

Leader of the Government in the House of Commons

Leader of the Government in the House of Commons

(1953.05.09 - 1957.04.12)

House Leader / Parliamentary Leader

Liberal Party House Leader

(1953.05.09 - 1957.04.12)

Parliamentary Secretary

Parliamentary Assistant to the Secretary of State for External Affairs

(1947.10.30 - 1948.11.15)

Parliamentary Assistant to the Prime Minister

(1948.11.15 - 1949.04.30)

Parliamentary Assistant to the Prime Minister

(1949.07.18 - 1950.01.17)