Richard Patten served as a cabinet minister in the government of David Peterson.
13 Facts About Richard Patten
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Richard Patten was educated at Sir George Williams University in Montreal.
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Richard Patten worked as a manager with the Young Men's Christian Association, and served as President of the Canadian Council for International Cooperation.
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Richard Patten sat on an NGO advisory committee to the World Bank while with the CCIC.
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Richard Patten died on December 30,2021, at the age of 79.
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Richard Patten defeated incumbent New Democrat Evelyn Gigantes by just over 2,000 votes.
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The Liberal party won the election and Richard Patten was appointed Minister of Government Services.
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In 1995 provincial election Richard Patten campaigned against Gigantes this time defeating her by 1,700 votes.
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The Progressive Conservatives won the election, and Richard Patten joined 29 other Liberals in the opposition.
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Richard Patten attempted to mobilize a campaign for the party's leadership in 1996, but failed in this effort and subsequently supported Dwight Duncan.
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The Progressive Conservatives again won the election, and Richard Patten remained in opposition.
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Richard Patten maintained a strong interest in the CHEO and devoted legislative efforts towards the centre's operations.
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On 14 March 2007, Richard Patten announced he would not seek re-election in the upcoming election, preferring to focus on work with the CHEO Foundation.