James Fraser (ca 1785 – September 15, 1844) was a merchant and political figure in Lower Canada. He represented Montreal West in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1814 to 1816.
Fraser was a broker and auctioneer at Montreal. In 1814, he married Ann Brownson. He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1816. Fraser died in Montreal.
The National Assembly of Quebec is the legislative body of the province of Quebec in Canada. Legislators are called MNAs. The Queen in Right of Quebec, represented by the Lieutenant Governor of Quebec and the National Assembly compose the Legislature of Quebec, which operates in a fashion similar to those of other Westminster-style parliamentary systems.