Canadian federal election, 1878

The 4th Canadian House elections (English 4th Canadian General Election, French 4e élection fédérale canadienne ) took place on 17 September 1878. Were elected 206 Members of the Canadian House of Commons (English House of Commons, French Chambre des Communes ).

The choice

The elections ended with the defeat of the Liberal government of Prime Minister Alexander Mackenzie. Canada had been affected during Mackenzie's tenure of a recession and his party was expelled for this reason by the voters in the opposition. The support of free trade was pushed by the Liberals to little recognition, especially for entrepreneurs in Toronto and Montreal, who feared an all-powerful U.S. competitors.

The victory of the Conservatives and the Liberal - Conservative associated with them has allowed John Macdonald, to assume the post of prime minister for the second time, after he had been five years earlier plunged as a result of the Pacific Scandal.

The turnout was 69.1 %.

Results

Overall result

Acclamations

11 deputies were elected by acclamation:

  • British Columbia: one Conservative, one Liberal -Conservative
  • Manitoba: 2 Conservative, 1 Liberal -Conservative
  • Quebec: one Conservative, two Liberal - Conservative, 1 Liberal
  • New Brunswick: 1 Liberal, 1 Independent

Results by province

Comments

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