Richard Patten
Richard Patten | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament for Ottawa Centre | |
| In office June 8, 1995 – October 10, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Evelyn Gigantes |
| Succeeded by | Yasir Naqvi |
| In office September 10, 1987 – September 6, 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Evelyn Gigantes |
| Succeeded by | Evelyn Gigantes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 13, 1942 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Died | December 30, 2021 (aged 79) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Occupation | YMCA Manager |
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.