James Lee (Canadian politician)
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James Matthew Lee PC (March 29, 1937 – October 10, 2023) was a Canadian politician who was the 26th premier of Prince Edward Island from 1981 to 1986. He was the leader of the PEI Progressive Conservative Party from 1981 to 1987.
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James Matthew Lee | |
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26th Premier of Prince Edward Island | |
In office November 17, 1981 – May 2, 1986 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Lieutenant Governor | Joseph Aubin Doiron Lloyd MacPhail |
Preceded by | Angus MacLean |
Succeeded by | Joe Ghiz |
Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island | |
In office November 7, 1981 – November 13, 1987 | |
Preceded by | Angus MacLean |
Succeeded by | Leone Bagnall (interim) |
MLA (Assemblyman) for 5th Queens | |
In office February 17, 1975 – April 21, 1986 | |
Preceded by | Gordon L. Bennett |
Succeeded by | Wayne Cheverie |
Personal details | |
Born | James Matthew Lee (1937-03-29)March 29, 1937 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada |
Died | October 10, 2023(2023-10-10) (aged 86) Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada |
Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Spouse |
Patricia Laurie (m. 1960) |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Stanhope, Prince Edward Island |
Alma mater | Saint Dunstan's University |
Occupation | Real estate broker, tourist operator, and businessperson |
Profession | Politician |
Cabinet | Minister of Tourism, Parks and Conservation (1979–1980) Minister of Health and Social Services (1980–1981) |
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