James Allan Smart (June 6, 1858 – May 3, 1942[1]) was a hardware merchant and political figure in Manitoba.

He was born in Brockville, Canada West, the son of James Smart, and was educated at the Canadian Literary Institute in Woodstock.

Smart was a member of the provincial cabinet, holding the post of Minister of Public Works[1] and Municipal Commissioner.

[4] Smart later served as federal deputy Minister of the Interior and was administrator for the Yukon territory from 1902 to 1903.

[1] His son James served as Director of the National Parks Branch for Canada.