Political Pedigree on Prince Edward Island.

• Date: 22 March 2021
• Author: Morrissey, Ben

It's an interesting anecdote when a family has more than one parliamentarian, but it's remarkable when a family has two premiers. This phenomenon has occurred not once, not twice, but three times on Prince Edward Island. The Campbell, Ghiz, and Palmer families have all produced prominent politicians who held premierships for a combined 39 years.

PEPs first political dynasty began shortly after the Island achieved responsible government. Edward Palmer was the third premier elected on PEI, serving one four-year term as a Conservative. He was elected twice but was ousted as party leader by fellow Conservative...