Barbara Adams (politician)
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| The Honourable Barbara Adams MLA |
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| Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for Eastern Passage Cole Harbour-Eastern Passage (2017-2021) |
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| Assumed office May 30, 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Joyce Treen |
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| Born | August 18, 1962 |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | N/A |
| Residence | Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia |
| Occupation | Physiotherapist |
Barbara Anne Adams (born August 18, 1962)[1] is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2017 provincial election. A member of the Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia, she represents the electoral district of Eastern Passage.[2] Adams is the PC critic for Community Services; and the Advisory Council on the Status of Women.[3]
Early life and education
Adams graduated from Dartmouth High School in 1980 and then from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 1984.
Career
Adams was a physiotherapist and owned and operated a chronic pain clinic in Cole Harbour.[3]
On August 31, 2021, Adams was made the first Minister of Seniors and Long-term Care.[4]
Electoral record
| Nova Scotia general election, 2017 | ||||||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ∆% | ||||
| Progressive Conservative | Barbara Adams | 2,682 | 36.40 | +15.74 | ||||
| Liberal | Joyce Treen | 2,585 | 35.08 | -5.54 | ||||
| New Democratic | Nancy Jakeman | 1,759 | 23.87 | -14.85 | ||||
| Green | Rebecca Mosher | 343 | 4.65 | +4.65 | ||||
| Total valid votes | 7,369 | 100.0 | ||||||
References
- ↑ The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia: a biographical directory from 1984 to the Present: Adams, Barbara Anne, page 3 Nova Scotia Legislature
- ↑ "Who won in your riding? See the list of elected MLAs". CBC News, May 30, 2017.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Barbara Adams - PC MLA
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