Meet Ric Bresee

Ric Bresee is the Member of Provincial Parliament for Hastings–Lennox & Addington, now serving his second term. Born and raised in Amherstview, Ric has deep roots in our riding and has spent most of his life serving its communities.

A graduate of St. Lawrence College with a diploma in Business Systems Analysis, Ric began his career as a Systems Analyst and Adaptive Technologist at St. Lawrence College, where he also taught courses in computer science, economics and wind policy.

Ric’s commitment to public service led him to 22 years on Loyalist Township Council, where he served as Councillor, Deputy Mayor and Mayor. He championed major economic development projects—like the Loyalist East Business Park, which attracted more than 20 new businesses—and oversaw one of the fastest residential growth rates in Eastern Ontario.

At Queen’s Park, Ric serves as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation and to the Minister of Seniors and Accessibility. In these roles, he works to improve our highways, support safe, reliable transit options and enhance services and accessibility programs for older Ontarians.

Outside of his legislative duties, Ric champions investments in our riding. He regularly meets with local businesses, municipalities, individuals and non-profit organizations to ensure that Queen’s Park remains responsive to the needs of Hastings–Lennox & Addington.

Ric lives in Amherstview with his wife, Heidi Galloway Bourgoin. Together, they have raised five children and now enjoy spoiling their two grandchildren.