Honourable Barry Petten

Hon. Barry Petten
Deputy Premier
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
Minister of Public Procurement

Barry studied at Memorial University for three years prior to graduating with a diploma in Business Management and Accounting from the College of the North Atlantic.

Barry was a mental health counsellor for 20 years, served on various boards including; Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Social Workers and Municipal Appeals Board.

He was also President and Chief Shop Steward of Local 6234. Barry was first elected in 2015. Barry resides in Conception Bay South with his wife and two daughters.

Ministerial Mandate Letter