James McAra (October 17, 1876[1] – September 7, 1947) was a Scottish-born businessman and political figure in Saskatchewan, Canada.
[2] He was born in Edinburgh, the son of Peter McAra,[3] and came to Regina in 1883 with his parents.
McAra then entered the real estate and insurance business established by his brother, Peter McAra, Jr.
After the war, he commanded the Military Hospital Commission of Saskatchewan and was responsible for the demobilization of all troops from Saskatchewan.
McAra was chosen as president of the provincial Great War Veterans Association.