Harry Olaussen

Harry Magnus Olaussen (born 8 October 1929) is a retired Canadian politician who was a New Democratic Party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was a merchant seaman, stationary engineer and steam engineer by career.

Harry Magnus Olaussen
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Coast Chilcotin
In office October 1972 – May 1974
Preceded by	Paul St. Pierre
Succeeded by	Jack Pearsall
Personal details
Born	(1929-10-08) 8 October 1929 (age 95) Shanghai, China
Political party	New Democratic Party
Profession	merchant seaman, stationary engineer, steam engineer

Olaussen was first elected at the Coast Chilcotin riding in the 1972 general election. After serving one term, the 29th Canadian Parliament, he was defeated at Coast Chilcotin by Jack Pearsall of the Liberal party in the 1974 election. He also campaigned in the 1979 and 1980 federal elections at Cariboo—Chilcotin, but was defeated by Lorne Greenaway of the Progressive Conservative Party.

External links

• Harry Olaussen – Parliament of Canada biography