Joseph Arthur Barrette (April 28, 1875 in Saint-Barthélemy, Quebec, Canada – April 27, 1952) was a Canadian politician, businessman, farmer and notary. He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons as a Member of the historical Conservative Party in 1911 to represent the riding of Berthier. He ran for election again in 1930 for the riding of Berthier—Maskinongé and won. He previously lost in 1921, 1925 and 1926. He also lost the elections of 1935 and 1940.