Barrett, David

He grew up in the east end of Vancouver BC.

He studied at Seattle University.

He became a Social Worker in charge of recreation at Oakalla Prison.

He received a Master of Social Work from St. Louis University.

He was the staff training officer at Haney Correctional Institution.

He was elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for British Columbia in 1960.

He was a New Democratic Party Member of the Legislative Assembly for Esquimalt.

He became the leader of the New Democratic Party 30/08/1972.

He was elected as Premier of British Columbia 30/08/1972.

He was defeated in the election of 1/12/1975.

He was the NDP Member of Parliament for Esquimalt in 1988.