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Richard Patten was born on 13 May, 1942 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, is a Canadian politician (1942–2021). Discover Richard Patten's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 79 years old?
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YMCA Manager |
| Age |
79 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
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13 May 1942 |
| Birthday |
13 May |
| Birthplace |
Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Date of death |
30 December, 2021 |
| Died Place |
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality |
Canada
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Richard Patten Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Richard Patten Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Richard Patten worth at the age of 79 years old? Richard Patten’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Canada. We have estimated Richard Patten's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
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Timeline
Richard Andrew Patten (May 13, 1942 – December 30, 2021) was a Canadian politician.
Patten was a Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1987 to 1990 and again from 1995 to 2007.
He represented the riding of Ottawa Centre.
He served as a cabinet minister in the government of David Peterson.
Patten was educated at Sir George Williams University in Montreal.
He worked as a manager with the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), and served as President of the Canadian Council for International Cooperation.
Patten sat on an NGO advisory committee to the World Bank while with the CCIC.
He died on December 30, 2021, at the age of 79.
In the 1987 provincial election, Patten ran as the Liberal candidate in the riding of Ottawa Centre.
He defeated incumbent New Democrat Evelyn Gigantes by just over 2,000 votes.
The Liberal party won the election and Patten was appointed Minister of Government Services.
In August 1989 he was shuffled to Minister of Correctional Services.
In the 1990 provincial election Patten was defeated by his NDP rival Gigantes.
For the next five years, Patten served as President and CEO of the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Foundation, doing extensive fund-raising work for the organization.
In 1995 provincial election Patten campaigned against Gigantes once again this time defeating her by 1,700 votes.
The Progressive Conservatives won the election, and Patten joined 29 other Liberals in the opposition.
He attempted to mobilize a campaign for the party's leadership in 1996, but failed in this effort and subsequently supported Dwight Duncan.
When Duncan was eliminated after the third ballot, he endorsed Dalton McGuinty, the eventual winner.
In the 1999 provincial election, Patten was re-elected over Progressive Conservative Ray Kostuch and New Democrat Elisabeth Arnold.
The Progressive Conservatives again won the election, and Patten remained in opposition.
Patten was treated for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma during this parliament.
The Liberals won the 2003 election and he was re-elected again by over 10,000 votes.
During this session he served as parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Education, the Minister of Economic Development and Trade and to Premier Dalton McGuinty.
Patten maintained a strong interest in the CHEO and devoted legislative efforts towards the centre's operations.
On 14 March 2007, Patten announced he would not seek re-election in the upcoming election, preferring to focus on work with the CHEO Foundation.
