Biography
Rex Barnes was first elected to the House of Commons as the Member of Parliament for the riding of Gander-Grand Falls, province of Newfoundland & Labrador, on May 13, 2002.
Rex was appointed by the Conservative Party of Canada to Transportation, Environment and Sustainable Resources, as well Scrutiny of Regulations
Rex is 45 years old and was born in Grand Falls-Windsor. He is married to Debbie Folkes, also from Grand Falls-Windsor; they have two children, Michael and Ashley, and 1 granddaughter.
Having graduated from St. Michael’s High School, Rex was most recently employed as a Paramedic with the Central West Health Care Corporation. Before his move to federal politics, Rex was serving his third term (9 years) on the Grand Falls-Windsor Town Council. During his tenure on Council both chaired and served on the following committees:
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Development Finance and Administration Public Works Recreation Salmon Festival |
He was also an active volunteer with the Canadian Red Cross Society and the Tennis Club, Grand Falls-Windsor (20 years).
Rex also has 20 years union involvement with CUPE Local 990, serving as President and Treasurer with the Provincial Executive.
