James Chalker

James Chalker
MHA for Harbour Grace
In office
1949–1956
Succeeded by Claude Sheppard
MHA for St. Barbe North
In office
1956–1962
Preceded by Frederick B. Rowe
Personal details
Born October 12, 1912
St. John's, Dominion of Newfoundland
Died August 17, 2003 (aged 90)
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Political party Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador
Occupation businessman

James Ronald Chalker (October 12, 1912 August 17, 2003) was a Canadian politician. He represented the electoral districts of Harbour Grace and St. Barbe North in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1949 to 1962. He was a member of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador.[1] A businessman, he was born at St. John's.[2] He served in Joey Smallwood's cabinet for 22 years and at the time of his death was the last surviving former Smallwood Cabinet member.[3][4]

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