1875
Born on January 30 at Vankleek Hill, near Ottawa.
1893
Joins the staff of The Ottawa Journal, and is later promoted to City Editor.
1904
Becomes Private Secretary to the Minister of the Interior, a department whose responsibilities include national surveying and conservation.
1911
Harkin becomes the first Commissioner of
Dominion Parks.
1917
Under his aegis, the Migratory Birds Convention
Act becomes law.
1919
Establishes the Historic Sites and Monuments
Board of Canada.
1923
Inaugurates the Banff-Windermere Highway project.
1930
The National Parks Act — representing ten years
of effort — is passed by Parliament.
1930
Marries Jean McCraig.
1936
Takes early retirement.
1955
Dies on January 27 in Ottawa.
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