Douglas Harkness
Douglas Scott Harkness OC GM ED PC (29 March 1903 – 2 May 1999) was a Canadian politician.
The Honourable Douglas Harkness | |
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| Minister of National Defence | |
| In office 11 October 1960 – 3 February 1963 | |
| Prime Minister | John Diefenbaker |
| Preceded by | George Pearkes |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Minister of Agriculture | |
| In office 21 June 1957 – 10 October 1960 | |
| Prime Minister | John Diefenbaker |
| Preceded by | James Garfield Gardiner |
| Succeeded by | Alvin Hamilton |
| Minister of Northern Affairs and National Resources | |
| In office 21 June 1957 – 18 August 1957 | |
| Prime Minister | John Diefenbaker |
| Preceded by | Jean Lesage |
| Succeeded by | Alvin Hamilton |
| Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre | |
| In office 25 June 1968 – 29 October 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Riding created |
| Succeeded by | Harvie Andre |
| Member of Parliament for Calgary North | |
| In office 10 August 1953 – 24 June 1968 | |
| Preceded by | Riding created |
| Succeeded by | Eldon Woolliams |
| Member of Parliament for Calgary East | |
| In office 11 June 1945 – 9 August 1953 | |
| Preceded by | George Henry Ross |
| Succeeded by | John Kushner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Douglas Scott Harkness 29 March 1903 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | 2 May 1999 (aged 96) Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse |
Frances Elizabeth MacMillan
(m. 1932; died 1991) |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | University of Alberta (BA) |
| Profession |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Branch/service | Canadian Army |
| Years of service | 1940–1949 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | 4th Canadian Armoured Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | |
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