Bryan Paterson

Bryan Paterson is a Canadian politician currently serving as the 96th mayor of Kingston, Ontario. First elected in 2014, he has secured multiple re-elections to the position. Prior to his political career, he worked as an economics professor at the Royal Military College of Canada. Paterson has faced public scrutiny regarding his past involvement with the Third Day Worship Centre and controversies surrounding his views on youth and social issues. In 2025, he unsuccessfully sought a seat in the federal parliament as a Conservative candidate.