Elmer Frank Harris

Who is Elmer Frank Harris?

Elmer Frank Harris, is a noted Canadian humanitarian.

Harris first came to national attention when he was the first Newfoundlander elected as National President of the Radio Television News Directors Association of Canada. Under his leadership meetings were held with the Commons Standing Committee on Broadcasting to introduce Broadcasting of the House of Commons in Ottawa on a national television channel. Harris first recognized the broadcasting talents of Rex Murphy, a noted Canadian commentator.

In 2003 Harris was awarded the Queen Elizabeth Silver Jubilee and in 2005 received form the Governor General of Canada, Adrienne Clarkson, "The Caring Canadian Award". These awards were presented for outstanding humanitarian service to Canada.

Harris started the Janeway Children's Foundation in Newfoundland and Labrador. He also established the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada in the province and was the first President of the VOCM Cares Foundation. Harris was instrumental in Forming the Joseph R. Smallwood Foundation and along with Memorial University President Moses Morgan and businessman, [[Paul Johnson |Paul Johnson]], completed Newfoundland Encyclopedia.