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

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
Political partyProgressive Conservative
Spouse(s)N/A
Residence(s)Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia
OccupationPhysiotherapist

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 ConservativeBarbara Adams2,68236.40+15.74
LiberalJoyce Treen2,58535.08-5.54
New DemocraticNancy Jakeman1,75923.87-14.85
GreenRebecca Mosher3434.65+4.65
Total valid votes 7,369100.0  

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. Barbara Adams - PC MLA
  4. "New Cabinet to Deliver Solutions for Nova Scotians". 11 May 2018.
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