Meet Bob Bailey
Robert W. Bailey was born in Petrolia at CEE Hospital and was raised in the Village of Oil City, Ontario, just southeast of Sarnia, in the heart of the riding of Sarnia-Lambton. The Bailey family has a long history in this part of Ontario. Bob has been happily married to Elizabeth since 1970. Bob and Elizabeth raised their three children in Petrolia, and are now busy spending their free time doting on their two grandchildren.
Prior to serving the hard-working people of Sarnia-Lambton as an MPP, Bob was employed at NOVA Chemicals’ for more than 30 years. He served as a Councillor for Enniskillen Township, and In 2007 he ran for the first time as the Progressive Conservative candidate for Sarnia-Lambton, defeating the riding’s Liberal incumbent.
As Member of Provincial Parliament for Sarnia-Lambton, Bob has had the opportunity to serve in several roles at Queen’s Park. Please have a look through the list of his current and former parliamentary duties below.
Parliamentary History
Dates of service as an MPP
October 10, 2007 – Present
Party Affiliation(s)
Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario
October 10, 2007 – Present
Parliament 43: June 2, 2022
Riding: Sarnia-Lambton
Roles
Parliamentary Assistant, Ministry of Colleges and Universities
July 19, 2024
Parliamentary Assistant, Ministry of Infrastructure (Legislative Affairs)
July 19, 2024
Parliamentary Assistant, Ministry of Legislative Affairs
March 28, 2024
Parliamentary Assistant, Ministry of the Solicitor General
June 29, 2022
Parliament 42: June 7, 2018
Riding: Sarnia-Lambton
Roles
Parliamentary Assistant, Ministry of Government and Consumer Services
June 29, 2018
Parliament 41: June 12, 2014
Riding: Sarnia—Lambton
Roles
Critic, Oil, Gas & Pipelines
April 21, 2016
Member, Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly
April 21, 2016
Member, Standing Committee on Government Agencies
September 14, 2015
Critic, Democratic and Senate Reform
September 11, 2015
Critic, Intergovernmental Affairs
September 11, 2015
Deputy Opposition Whip
September 11, 2015
Member, Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills
July 16, 2014 — September 14, 2015
Critic, Natural Resources (Oil, Gas & Aggregates)
July 02, 2014 — September 11, 2015
Parliament 40: October 06, 2011 — May 02, 2014
Riding: Sarnia—Lambton
Roles
Critic, Democratic and Senate Reform
September 11, 2015
Critic, Natural Resources (Oil, Gas & Aggregates)
September 30, 2013 — May 02, 2014
Deputy Opposition Whip
October 19, 2011 — May 02, 2014
Critic, Correctional Services
October 26, 2011 — September 30, 2013
Parliament 39: October 10, 2007 — September 07, 2011
Riding: Sarnia—Lambton
Roles
Vice-Chair, Standing Committee on Estimates
September 15, 2009 — September 07, 2011
Critic, Training and Apprenticeship
July 27, 2009 — September 07, 2011
Member, Standing Committee on Estimates
September 15, 2009 — September 15, 2009
Member, Standing Committee on General Government
December 10, 2007 — September 15, 2009
Critic, Labour
January 08, 2008 — July 27, 2009