Barbara Adams (politician)

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The Honourable
Barbara Adams
MLA
Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
for Eastern Passage
Cole Harbour-Eastern Passage (2017-2021)
Assumed office
May 30, 2017
Preceded byJoyce Treen
Personal details
Born (1962-08-18) August 18, 1962 (age 59)
Political partyProgressive Conservative
Spouse(s)N/A
ResidenceEastern Passage, Nova Scotia
OccupationPhysiotherapist

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[]

2017 Nova Scotia general election
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[]

  1. ^ The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia: a biographical directory from 1984 to the Present: Adams, Barbara Anne, page 3 Nova Scotia Legislature
  2. ^ "Who won in your riding? See the list of elected MLAs". CBC News, May 30, 2017.
  3. ^ a b Barbara Adams - PC MLA
  4. ^ "New Cabinet to Deliver Solutions for Nova Scotians". 11 May 2018.
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