| Honorific prefix | The Honourable |
|---|---|
| Birth date | July 22, 1966 (age 60) |
| Assembly | Newfoundland and Labrador House of |
| Constituency am | Conception Bay South |
| Term start | November 30, 2015 |
| Predecessor | Rex Hillier |
| Party | Progressive Conservative |
| Occupation | Mental health counsellor political assistant |
| Office 2 | Deputy Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Term start 2 | October 29, 2025 |
| Predecessor 2 | Siobhan Coady |
| Office 1 | Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure and Minister of Public Procurement |
| Term start 1 | October 29, 2025 |
| Predecessor 1 | Elvis Loveless |
Barry Calvin Petten (born July 22, 1966)[1] is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly in the 2015 provincial election.[2] He represents the electoral district of Conception Bay South as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.[2]
Petten was a mental health counsellor for 20 years. He served on the NL Association of Social Workers and the Municipal Appeals Board. He was also President and Chief Shop Stewart of Local 6234. He worked as an executive assistant to various ministers from 2009 to 2015.
In 2018, Petten endorsed Ches Crosbie in the 2018 provincial PC leadership race.[3]
Petten was re-elected in the 2019 and 2021 provincial elections.[4][5] Petten supported Tony Wakeham in the 2023 provincial PC party leadership race.
Petten was re-elected in the 2025 Newfoundland and Labrador general election.[6]
On October 29, 2025 Petten was appointed as Deputy Premier, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Minister of Public Procurement of Newfoundland and Labrador.[7]
References
- ^ "20 Questions for Barry Petten". The Telegram. January 10, 2016. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
- ^ "Full list of winners in Newfoundland and Labrador election". CBC News. November 30, 2015. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
- ^ "MHAs throw support behind Ches Crosbie". The Telegram. January 10, 2018. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
- ^ "Crosbie breaks silence, backtracking from fiery speech on election night | CBC News"
- ^ "Here are all the MHAs elected in the Newfoundland and Labrador election". CBC News. March 27, 2021.
- ^ "Newfoundland and Labrador 2025 live results". CBC News. Retrieved 2025-10-14.
- ^ "Premier Wakeham Announces New Cabinet". Government of Newfoundland & Labrador. 29 October 2025. Retrieved 30 October 2025.