James Tod (c. 1742 – October 16, 1816) was a seigneur, businessman and political figure in Lower Canada.
He purchased furs for export and was involved with the fisheries in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and the grain trade.
He acquired additional property in the town and built a wharf and warehouse.
Although he generally voted with the British party, he supported a measure to maintain a register where legislative matters introduced in English would be translated into French.
Because he was obliged on occasion to extend credit his customers, he was affected by the financial difficulties of others and often found himself owed money when they became insolvent.