- Gilbert Clements
Gilbert Ralph Clements, O.PEI (born
11 September 1928 ) is a Canadian retired politician and formerLieutenant Governor ofPrince Edward Island .Born in Victoria Cross, Prince Edward Island, he was first elected to the
Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island in 1970 representing4th Kings . He was re-elected in 1974, 1979, 1982, 1986, 1989, and 1993. He held the following positions: Minister Municipal Affairs, Environment & Tourism, Parks & Conservation (1974-1978), Opposition Critic for Finance and Energy (1979-1986), Minister of Finance & Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs (1986-1989), and Minister of Finance & Minister of the Environment (1989-1993).In 1981, he was interim
Prince Edward Island Liberal Party Leader and opposition party leader. He became interim leader following the resignation of former leaderW.B. Campbell and served untilJoe Ghiz was elected as leader.He served as Lieutenant Governor from 1995 to 2001.
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