Gus Harris | |
|---|---|
| 5th Mayor of Scarborough, Ontario | |
| In office 1978–1988 | |
| Preceded by | Ken Morrish, interim |
| Succeeded by | Joyce Trimmer |
| 31st Reeve of Scarborough, Ontario | |
| In office 1956–1957 | |
| Preceded by | Oliver E. Crockford |
| Succeeded by | Albert Campbell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Augustus Vincent Patrick Harris[1] July 1908 Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom |
| Died | February 20, 2000 (aged 91) Scarborough, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Political party | Co-operative Commonwealth Federation, New Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Anna |
| Children | 3 daughters, 2 sons |
Augustus Vincent Patrick Harris (July 1908 – February 20, 2000) was a Canadian politician. He was born in Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He was the mayor of Scarborough, Ontario from 1978 to 1988. Although he was a relatively conservative, pro-development mayor, Harris's political roots were in the labour movement, the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation and the New Democratic Party. He was a long-time socialist and pacifist who was a conscientious objector during World War II.[1]