H. Gordon Barrett

H. Gordon Barrett (August 20, 1915 – May 30, 1993) was a Canadian politician and safety director. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada as a Member of the Liberal Party to represent the riding of Lincoln. During the 28th Parliament, he was a member of the Standing Committee on Agriculture. He was defeated in 1972. Prior to his federal political experience, he was a lieutenant in the Canadian Infantry in World War II between 1942 and 1945 and returned to Canada to become a councillor for Thorold, Ontario between 1946 and 1959.

H. Gordon Barrett
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Lincoln
In office 1968–1972
Preceded by	James McNulty
Succeeded by	Ken Higson
Personal details
Born	(1915-08-20)August 20, 1915 Thorold, Ontario, Canada
Died	May 30, 1993(1993-05-30) (aged 77)
Party	Liberal
Occupation	safety director

1968 Canadian federal election: Lincoln
Party	Candidate	Votes
	Liberal	H. Gordon Barrett	13,328
	Progressive Conservative	Kenneth Higson	12,692
	New Democratic	John Martin	6,763

1972 Canadian federal election: Lincoln
Party	Candidate	Votes
	Progressive Conservative	Kenneth Higson	16,840
	Liberal	H. Gordon Barrett	13,562
	New Democratic	Ron Leavens	6,714
	Social Credit	Jim Walters	612

External links

• H. Gordon Barrett – Parliament of Canada biography