Barbara Greene | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Don Valley North | |
| In office 1988–1993 | |
| Preceded by | Riding established |
| Succeeded by | Sarkis Assadourian |
| North York Controller | |
| In office 1972–1980 Serving with Paul Godfrey (1972-1973), John Williams (1972-1974); Alex McGivern (1972-1974); William Sutherland (1973-1976); Joseph Markin (1974-1976); Esther Shiner (1976-1980); Ron Summers (1976-1978); Robert Yuill (1976-1980) | |
| Succeeded by | Esther Shiner; Robert Yuill; Wililam Sutherland; Norm Gardner |
| In office 1982–1985 Serving with William Sutherland; Esther Shiner; Robert Yuill | |
| Succeeded by | Esther Shiner; Robert Yuill; Norm Gardner; Howard Moscoe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 September 1945 Pembroke, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence(s) | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Profession | Teacher |
Barbara Greene (born 1 September 1945) is a former Canadian politician. She served in the House of Commons of Canada from 1988 to 1993 as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party. She was previously a municipal politician in North York, and campaigned for mayor of the city in 1985. She is a Red Tory, and holds progressive views on most social issues.
Early life and Career
Greene was born in Pembroke in eastern Ontario, where her father was stationed during World War II. Her parents were Alfred Greene and Mary Margaret Greene (née Hutchinson) of Toronto. Both were graduates of St. Michael's College, University of Toronto. Her parents returned to Toronto following the war, and she attended St. Monica's Separate School in North Toronto. She graduated from St Michael's College, University of Toronto in 1966 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and from the College of Education in 1967 with qualifications in English and Theatre Arts. She taught English at Victoria Park Secondary School for the North York Board of Education from September 1967 until she was elected to office in 1972.