1878 Canadian federal election

The 1878 Canadian federal election was held on September 17, 1878, to elect members of the House of Commons of the 4th Parliament of Canada. It resulted in the end of Prime Minister Alexander Mackenzie's Liberal government after only one term in office. Canada suffered an economic depression during Mackenzie's term, and his party was punished by voters for it. The Liberals' policy of free trade also hurt their support with the business establishment in Toronto and Montreal.

1878 Canadian federal election
September 17, 1878
206 seats in the House of Commons
104 seats needed for a majority
Turnout69.1% (0.5pp)
  First party Second party
 
Leader John A. Macdonald Alexander Mackenzie
Party Conservative Liberal
Leader since 1867 1873
Leader's seat Victoria Lambton
Last election 65 seats, 30.1% 129 seats, 39.5%
Seats won 134 63
Seat change 69 66
Popular vote 229,191 180,074
Percentage 42.06% 33.05%
Swing 11.96pp 6.45pp
1878 Canadian electoral map
The Canadian Parliament after the 1878 election
Prime Minister before election

Alexander Mackenzie
Liberal

 Prime Minister after election

John A. Macdonald
Conservative

Sir John A. Macdonald and his Conservative Party were returned to power after having been defeated four years before amidst scandals over the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway.

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