1956 Progressive Conservative leadership convention
The 1956 Progressive Conservative leadership election was held to choose a leader for the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada. The convention was held at the Ottawa Coliseum in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The convention began on December 13, 1956 with voting occurring on December 14 when John Diefenbaker was elected the new leader.
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| Date | December 13 – 14, 1956 |
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| Convention | Ottawa Coliseum, Lansdowne Park, Ottawa, Ontario |
| Resigning leader | George A. Drew |
| Won by | John Diefenbaker |
| Ballots | 1 |
| Candidates | 3 |
| Entrance Fee | C$? |
| Spending limit | None |
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