About Ed Harper
Born 1931. Ed Harper is a Canadian politician and businessperson.
Edward Harper (born April 9, 1931) is a former Canadian politician, who represented the electoral district of Simcoe Centre in the House of Commons of Canada from 1993 until 1997. A member of the Reform Party, Harper was the only MP from that party ever elected anywhere east of Manitoba.
He defeated Liberal candidate Janice Laking, the incumbent mayor of Barrie, by a margin of 182 votes.
Harper did not stand for reelection in the 1997 election. Before being elected to Parliament, Harper was a businessman in Barrie.
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Who is Ed Harper?
Canadian politician
When was Ed Harper born?
Ed Harper was born on 9 April 1931 in Toronto.
What is Ed Harper's occupation?
Ed Harper is a politician and businessperson.
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Ed Harper is Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ed Harper. https://biography.guide/ed-harper/
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