James Matthew Lee | |
|---|---|
| 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 March 29, 1937 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada |
| Died | October 10, 2023 (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) |
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.