Gilbert Ralph Clements, OPEI (born 11 September 1928) is a Canadian retired politician and the 25th Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island.
Born in Victoria Cross, Prince Edward Island, he was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island in 1970 representing 4th 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 leader W.B. Campbell and served until Joe Ghiz was elected as leader.
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| Preceded by William Bennett Campbell |
Leader of the Opposition 1981 |
Succeeded by Joe Ghiz |
| Preceded by William Bennett Campbell |
PEI Liberal Leader 1981 (interim) |
Succeeded by Joe Ghiz |
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