Harris, Walter Edward

  • From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: See full biography at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Edward_Harris
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    • Walter Edward Harris PC QC DCL (14 January 1904 – 10 January 1999) was a Canadian politician and lawyer.
    • Harris was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada as the Liberal Member of Parliament (MP) for the Ontario riding of Grey-Bruce in the 1940 election by defeating Agnes MacPhail. Despite being a newly-elected MP, he enlisted in the military, served for four years, and saw action in France during World War II.
    • Harris served as Minister of Citizenship and Immigration until 1954, when he was promoted to Minister of Finance. He was Finance Minister during a period of great economic growth. During his term of office, he introduced the regulations permitting Registered Retirement Savings Plans, which have become a staple of the financial planning of millions of Canadians.
  • Great Grandson of Proven United Empire Loyalist listed in Loyalist Directory:https://uelac.ca/loyalist-directory/detail/?wpda_search_column_id=3606
  • Find a GRAVE: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/129946252/walter-edward-harris