Drew Barnes
Drew Barnes (born May 21, 1961) is a Canadian politician who was elected in the 2012, 2015 and 2019 Alberta general elections to represent the electoral district of Cypress-Medicine Hat in the 28th, 29th and 30th Alberta Legislatures, respectively. Formerly a member of the Wildrose Party and its successor United Conservative Party, Barnes sat as an independent MLA from 2021 to 2023. He was born in Moosomin, Saskatchewan.
Drew Barnes | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Cypress-Medicine Hat | |
| In office April 23, 2012 – May 29, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Len Mitzel |
| Succeeded by | Justin Wright |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 21, 1961 Moosomin, Saskatchewan |
| Political party | Independent |
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| Spouse | Frances |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Medicine Hat |
| Education | University of Alberta, Bachelor of Commerce |
| Occupation | MLA, Rancher, Realtor |
| Website | https://drewbarneslive.wordpress.com/ |
In the past he has been the Critic of Infrastructure and Transportation, Critic of Finance and Treasury Board, Critic of Environment and Sustainable Development, Caucus Whip, Critic of Innovation and Advanced Education, Health Critic and Energy Critic for the Wildrose Official Opposition and the UCP Official Opposition. He has served on the Standing Committees of the Alberta Heritage Trust Fund, Public Accounts, Resource Stewardship, Families and Communities, Alberta Economic Future, and Private Bills. He authored two reports, ("How to Build Alberta Better" and "On Time, On Budget", and co-authored "Twin Highway 63 Now" and "Debt Free Capital Plan".