The Honourable Lionel Chevier (April 2, 1903 - July 8, 1987) was a Canadian Member of Parliament and cabinet minister.

Born in Cornwall, Ontario, he was first elected as a Liberal candidate in the riding of Stormont, Ontario in 1935. He was re-elected in 1940, 1945, 1949, and 1953. In 1954 he was appointed the first president of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Authority . He was re-elected in 1957 in the riding of Laurier, Quebec. He was re-elected in 1958, 1962, and 1963. He resigned in 1964 to become the Canadian High Commissioner in London which he served until 1967.

From 1943 to 1945 he was Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Munitions and Supply. From 1945 to 1954 he was the Minister of Transport. He was President of the Privy Council from April 25, 1957 to June 20, 1957. From 1963 to 1964 he was the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. From 1957 to 1963 he was the Official Opposition House Leader and Liberal Party House Leader.

In 1967 he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada. In 1997 Canada Post issued a stamp in his honour.

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