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Senator Mac Harb

Senator Mac Harb

Born in Lebanon, Mac Harb graduated from the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor of Science and an M.A. in Engineering.

A former engineer for Northern Telecom and professor at Algonquin College in Ottawa, Mr. Harb's political career started at the municipal level in Ottawa in 1985 as an alderman, and then as Deputy Mayor from 1987 to 1988.

In 1988, Mr. Harb was elected to the House of Commons as a Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre. Former Opposition Critic for Public Works, Urban Affairs and Housing, Mr. Harb sat on such committees as the Standing Committee on Multiculturalism and Citizenship, House Affairs, Public Accounts, and the Members Services Board. He also co-chaired the Liberal Task Force on Infrastructure in 1990.


Mr. Harb was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade from December 1993 until 1995.

Mac Harb in the news

  1. Introducing the Liberal Team

    June 1, 2011

    OTTAWA – Liberal Leader Bob Rae today introduced the Party’s new House of Commons line-up – one that builds on the depth and experience of the [...]  More »

  2. Liberal Party reiterates support for a sustainable seal hunt

    March 3, 2009

    The Liberal Party of Canada supports a sustainable and humane seal hunt, said Liberal Fisheries Critic Gerry Byrne. The Liberal Party of Canada’s support of Canada’s [...]  More »

Contact information

In Ottawa:
The Senate
Room 376-EB
Ottawa (ON) K1A 0A6
Phone: (613) 996-2379
Fax: (613) 996-2318