James Aylward (politician)

James Aylward
James Aylward 2019
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island for
Stratford-Kinlock
In office
October 18, 2011 – March 26, 2019
Preceded byCynthia Dunsford
Succeeded byRiding dissolved
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island for
Stratford-Keppoch
In office
April 23, 2019 – March 6, 2023
Preceded byRiding established
Succeeded byJill Burridge
Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island
In office
October 20, 2017 – February 9, 2019
Preceded byJamie Fox (interim)
Succeeded byDennis King
Leader of the Opposition in Prince Edward Island
In office
October 20, 2017 – April 23, 2019
Preceded byJamie Fox
Succeeded byPeter Bevan-Baker
Personal details
Born (1964-01-12) January 12, 1964 (age 60)
Political partyProgressive Conservative

James Aylward (born January 12, 1964) is a Canadian politician affiliated with the Prince Edward Island Progressive Conservative Party. His political career began with his election to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island in the 2011 provincial election, representing the district of Stratford-Keppoch.

Prior to this leadership role, Aylward campaigned for the party’s leadership in December 2014 but was narrowly defeated by Rob Lantz on the second ballot during the leadership convention held on February 28, 2015.

Aylward served as the Leader of the Opposition and leader of the Prince Edward Island Progressive Conservative Party from October 2017 until February 2019 after defeating MLA, Brad Trivers.

On September 17, 2018, Aylward announced his resignation as the Leader of the Prince Edward Island Progressive Conservative Party. He stated that "It has become clear to me over the past couple of months that despite my best efforts, I have not been able to make a strong enough connection with Islanders."

On 9 May 2024, Aylward announced he was seeking the nomination for the Conservative Party of Canada for Cardigan.[1]

  1. ^ "James Aylward seeking Conservative nomination in Cardigan". 9 May 2024.