2nd Canadian Parliament

It was first controlled by a Conservative/Liberal-Conservative majority under Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald and the 1st Canadian Ministry.

The Official Opposition was the Liberal Party, led by Alexander Mackenzie.

After a scandal in the Conservative Party, the Liberals took power, forming the 2nd Canadian Ministry.

Alexander Mackenzie, now Prime Minister, immediately called an election.

Prince Edward Island joined Canada on July 1, 1873.

Sir John A. Macdonald was Prime Minister during most of the 2nd Canadian Parliament.
Alexander Mackenzie and his Liberal Party briefly took power at the end of the 2nd Parliament.