Alex Campbell (politician) facts for kids
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Alexander Bradshaw Campbell
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| 23rd Premier of Prince Edward Island | |
| In office July 28, 1966 – September 18, 1978 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Lieutenant Governor |
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| Preceded by | Walter R. Shaw |
| Succeeded by | W. Bennett Campbell |
| Leader of the Prince Edward Island Liberal Party | |
| In office December 11, 1965 – September 18, 1978 |
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| Preceded by | Alex W. Matheson |
| Succeeded by | W. Bennett Campbell |
| MLA (Councillor) for 5th Prince | |
| In office February 9, 1965 – September 18, 1978 |
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| Preceded by | Lorne Monkley |
| Succeeded by | Peter Pope |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 1, 1933 Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse |
Marilyn Ruth Gilmour
(m. 1961) |
| Relations | Thane A. Campbell (father) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Stanley Bridge |
| Alma mater | Dalhousie University |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Profession | Politician |
| Cabinet | Attorney General (1966–1969) Minister of Development (1969–1972) Minister of Agriculture and Forestry (1972–1974) Minister of Justice and Attorney and Advocate General (1974–1978) |
Alexander Bradshaw Campbell, born on December 1, 1933, is a Canadian politician. He was the 23rd Premier of Prince Edward Island (PEI) from 1966 to 1978. A Premier is like the leader of the government for a province.
Alexander Campbell is the son of Thane A. Campbell, who was also a Premier. Alexander started his political journey by winning a special election in 1965. This election helped him get a seat in the province's law-making body, called the legislature.
Later in 1965, he became the leader of the PEI Liberal Party. In 1966, his party won the election. At 32 years old, he became one of the youngest Premiers ever in Canada. He also served as the Attorney-General from 1966 to 1969. The Attorney-General is the chief legal advisor to the government.
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Education and Early Career
Alexander Campbell went to Dalhousie University. There, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and a law degree. In 1959, he passed the bar exam in Prince Edward Island. This meant he could work as a lawyer.
He was also recognized by the Sigma Chi fraternity in 1971. This shows he was a respected member of his university community.
Leading Prince Edward Island
As Premier, Alexander Campbell's government worked to make PEI's economy stronger. They also wanted to improve life for people living there. His government started programs to help people buy and build homes.
They also made big changes to the education system. They created the PEI Heritage Foundation. This foundation helps protect the history and culture of the island. His government also started the Land Development Corporation and the PEI Lending Authority. These groups helped grow the economy. They also put rules in place about who could own land on the island.
After Politics
In 1978, Alexander Campbell left politics. He became a judge on the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island. This is the highest court in the province. He served there for many years.
One important case he ruled on was Government of P.E.I. v Walker in 1992. The appeal of this case in 1995 has been used as a reference in many other court cases since then.
Personal Life and Hobbies
Alexander Campbell lived in his hometown of Summerside for a long time. He was involved with Scouts Canada when he was younger. Later, he became a Scout Leader, helping guide young people.
Now, in his retirement, he spends his summers in Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island. During the winter, he lives part-time in St. Petersburg, Florida. Since 2000, he has organized a "Prince Edward Island Picnic" there every year. It's a way for people from PEI to gather and connect.
In 2013, Alexander Campbell was honored with the Order of Canada. This is one of the highest awards a Canadian citizen can receive.
