Hu Harries

Hu Harries

Hu Harries (1921-12-08 – 1986-08-26) was a Canadian economist and politician.

Born in Strathmore, Alberta, he received a Bachelor of Science in agriculture from the University of Alberta in 1945. He also received a Master’s degree in political science from the University of Toronto and a Doctorate in economics from Iowa State University. [ [http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&ct=res&cd=27&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.edmonton.ca%2FCityGov%2FElectionHistory%2FMembers%2520of%2520Council%2520Biographies.doc&ei=sS5mRcCRKIeSgAKEl4nMBg&usg=__1iqOOrgq7XywpYEt-rsLUpqXj0c=&sig2=61naSYJO87MehBqVs4gZ9Q Members of Council Biographies] ] His area of expertise related to the oil industry and transportation.

From 1958 to 1960, he was the Director of the School of Commerce in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Alberta. From 1960 to 1968, he was the first Dean of the new Faculty of Commerce. [ [http://www.ualberta.ca/ARCHIVES/guide/3FACULTY/41.htm University of Alberta Archives] ] As well, he ran his own economic consultants firm, Hu Harries and Associates Ltd. He was a consultant with the World Bank and worked with the governments of Alberta, Manitoba and British Columbia. cite news|title=Hu Harries MP planned Western party|date=August 30, 1986|work=The Globe and Mail|author=Donn Downey]

He entered politics as an Alderman on the Edmonton City Council from 1953 to 1959. He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons for the riding of Edmonton—Strathcona in 1968 federal election. A Liberal, he was defeated in the 1972 and 1980 elections.

In the late 1970s, he unsuccessfully tried to form the National Party of Canada. cite news|title=Hu Harries MP planned Western party|date=August 30, 1986|work=The Globe and Mail|author=Donn Downey]

He married Joyce Maxine Farrell in 1948. They had 6 children: Tommy, Bruce, Jody, Lori, Jeff and Dan.

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