Barbara Adams (politician)

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 was the PC critic for Community Services; and the Advisory Council on the Status of Women.[3]

Barbara Adams
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 62)
Political partyProgressive Conservative
SpouseN/A
ResidenceEastern Passage, Nova Scotia
OccupationPhysiotherapist

Early life and education

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Adams graduated from Dartmouth High School in 1980 and then from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 1984.

Career

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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]

On April 22, 2024, Adams was appointed Minister of Justice and Attorney General.

Electoral record

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2021 Nova Scotia general election: Eastern Passage
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Progressive Conservative Barbara Adams 2,469 44.82 +9.11 $29,475.98
Liberal Joyce Treen 1,444 26.21 -8.60 $45,473.02
New Democratic Tammy Jakeman 1,222 22.18 -2.56 $24,550.06
Green Corey Myers 374 6.79 +1.95 $2,771.86
Total valid votes/Expense limit 5,509 99.53 $64,783.35
Total rejected ballots 26 0.47
Turnout 5,535 52.65
Eligible voters 10,512
Progressive Conservative notional hold Swing +8.86
Source: Elections Nova Scotia[5]
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

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  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". 31 August 2021.
  5. ^ "Provincial General Election 2021-08-17- Official Results". Elections Nova Scotia. Retrieved October 7, 2021.