Pam Barrett

Pam Barrett was a Canadian politician who dropped out of politics in February, 2000, after having a life-changing near-death experience.

Barrett served as the New Democratic Party MLA for the riding of Edmonton-Highlands from 1986 to 1993 and 1997 to 2000. After retiring from politics in 1993, Barrett resurfaced in 1996 to win the Alberta New Democratic Party leadership (defeating incumbent leader, Ross Harvey).

Barrett led the New Democrats in winning two seats in the Alberta Legislature in the 1997 election (up from zero in 1993). Her agressive leadership style in and out of the Legislature led many Alberta political watchers to nickname her "Mighty Mouse."

In 2000, Barrett resigned her position as leader of the Alberta New Democratic Party. She was succeed by Raj Pannu.