Patrice Barnes facts for kids
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Patrice Barnes
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Barnes as deputy speaker.
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| Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament for Ajax |
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| In office June 2, 2022 – January 28, 2025 |
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| Preceded by | Rod Phillips |
| Succeeded by | Rob Cerjanec |
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| Born | Jamaica |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Patrice Barnes is a Canadian politician. She used to be a school trustee, helping to manage schools. From 2022 to 2025, she was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. This means she was an elected representative for a specific area in Ontario. She was part of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario. She represented the area called Ajax.
Political Career
Becoming an MPP
Patrice Barnes was first chosen by voters in the 2022 Ontario general election. This is when people vote for who they want to represent them in the government. After being elected, she became a Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP).
Role as Deputy Speaker
In 2023, Patrice Barnes was given an important role. She was appointed deputy speaker. The deputy speaker helps the main speaker run meetings in the Legislative Assembly. They make sure everyone follows the rules during debates.
Re-election Attempt
In the 2025 Ontario general election, Patrice Barnes ran for re-election. This means she tried to get voted back into her position. However, she lost to Ontario Liberal candidate Rob Cerjanec. The difference in votes was very small, only 0.8%.
