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Election Result

When
17 September 1878
Where
Federal jurisdiction
Part of
John A. Macdonald returns as Prime Minister of Canada

The September 17, 1878 election ended Alexander Mackenzie's Liberal government after only one term in office.

The election was held 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.

Sources

  1. 1878 Canadian federal election Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-06

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