Last Update: June 22, 2009

Constituent Services

Some of the Constituency Office Services include:

Canada Pension Plan
Old Age Security
Guaranteed Income Supplement
Family Allowances
Maternity and Paternity Leave
Allowance to care for a sick parent
Employment Insurance
Bills introduces in the House
Revenue Canada
Goods and Service Tax (GST)
Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)
Passports
Citizenship and Immigration

Arranging for Milestone Anniversary and Birthday Greetings

Lindsay Staff
Marnie Hoppenrath - Constituency Assistant
marnie@barrydevolin.ca  


Marnie grew up and currently resides in Lindsay with her husband Wayne. A graduate of LCVI, she went on to Fleming College and graduated with a Social Service Worker Program Diploma. Marnie began working in the constituency office of former MPP Chris Hodgson in 1994 where she remained until 2003. Marnie once again looks forward to serving the constituents of the Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock riding on Barry's behalf.

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Brenda Hymus - Constituency Assistant
bhymus@barrydevolin.ca  


Brenda and her husband John currently reside just outside of Lindsay. They moved to the area nine years ago to enjoy their retirement. Brenda became involved in politics when she volunteered as office staff for Barry during the 2008 campaign. Brenda has extensive volunteer experience since moving to Lindsay such as the Ross Memorial Hospital, Downtown Enchantment Committee, and the Kawartha ATV Association.

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Kate Porter - Special Assistant
kporter@barrydevolin.ca
 


Kate and her husband Rod reside in Lindsay with their son Jackson. Kate has lived in Lindsay since the age of 14 and was a graduate of I.E. Weldon Secondary School. Kate attended Humber College for 3 years and obtained a Business Marketing Diploma. Most recently, Kate was employed at National Pen as an account manager. Kate enjoys running and has participated in many local charity running events. Kate is thrilled to join Barry’s team and is pleased to provide support wherever it is needed.

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Lisa Rodd – Office Manager 
lrodd@barrydevolin.ca
 

Lisa grew up in Lindsay and was exposed to politics at a very young age, working on numerous campaigns locally and abroad. Lisa’s background is in Fashion Design and she put her skills to use in Toronto, Vancouver and London, England. She spent a great deal of time traveling the world and had the unique opportunity to work in Saudi Arabia. She moved back to Lindsay in the late 90’s and was hired to work as the Events Coordinator with the Victoria County Historical Society. Her community involvement includes The Children’s Wish Foundation, V.P. of CHIMO Youth & Family Services, and Atomic Bluesfest presented by Lindsay’s Academy Theatre. Lisa, her husband Paul and daughter Olivia are pleased to reside in Lindsay.

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Jamie Schmale – Executive Assistant 
jschmale@barrydevolin.ca
 

Jamie and his wife Julia currently reside in Lindsay. The pair were married New Years Eve 2003 in Peterborough. Jamie grew up in Bobcaygeon and was most recently the News/Sports Director at Y92 Radio in Lindsay. Jamie’s community involvement includes Communications Chair of Easter Seals of the City of Kawartha Lakes, Public Relations member for Community Care of the City of Kawartha Lakes, United Way, Lindsay's 150th Anniversary Parade Committee, Kawartha Lakes Torch Relay Committee and Referee In-Chief of Lindsay and Ops Minor hockey and the Central Ontario Wolves AAA Hockey Organization. In addition, Jamie was Barry’s Campaign Manager during the last three federal elections. Jamie is responsible for such things as media relations, local scheduling, advertising and stakeholder management.

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Peter Taylor – Constituency Assistant 
ptaylor@barrydevolin.ca 

Peter and his wife Linda live in Fenelon Township with their three children, Jonathan, Katrina and Stephen. Peter was born in Port Perry where his parents owned 100 acres on which they raised corn and hogs. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at McMaster University and taught high school English in Tachikawa Japan. He was a lab and quality control manager in a precious metal refinery and then joined the family printing parts supply business. Peter began his own business, findabulb.com in 1987, specializing in hard to find light bulbs for businesses. No stranger to local politics, Peter has been involved with a number of organizations and groups over the years. Peter and his family are members of Grace Baptist Church in Sunderland. Peter’s smiling face will probably be the one you see as you enter Barry’s Lindsay constituency office. He will be working on such things as passports, immigration concerns and is looking forward to helping with individual questions from constituents in the riding.

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Ottawa Staff
Connie Lynn Kennedy- Office Manager 
devolb0@parl.gc.ca 

Connie has been a resident of Lindsay all her life but with her new role with Barry she maintains a residence in Ottawa as well. Connie Graduated from LCVI in 1982 and the Academy of Learning 2001. Connie is the proud mother of two wonderful children Peter and Laurie. She has assumed various positions throughout her adult life, most recently employed as an Administrative Assistant/Receptionist for Stewart Morrison Insurance Brokers and Volunteer Events Coordinator for Victoria County Historical Society. Over the years Connie has graciously given her time to the community. Her volunteer activities include; the Conservative Party of Canada, The Royal Canadian Legion, Lindsay Dance Studios, and the Academy Theatre in Lindsay. Connie is tasked with providing support to Barry while he is working in the Ottawa office.

 
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