Hu Harries (December 8, 1921 – August 26, 1986) was a Canadian economist and politician. Born in Strathmore, Alberta, he received a Bachelor of Science in agriculture from the University of Alberta in 1945. He also received a master's degree in political science from the University of Toronto and a Doctorate in economics from Iowa State University. His area of expertise related to the oil industry and transportation. In the late 1970s, he unsuccessfully tried to form a political party called the National Party of Canada.