The 1871 Ontario general election was the second general election held in the Province of Ontario, Canada. It was held on March 21, 1871, to elect the 82 Members of the 2nd Legislative Assembly of Ontario ("MLAs"). The Ontario Liberal Party, led by Edward Blake, won a slim majority of the seats, and formed the government. The Ontario Conservative Party, led by John Sandfield Macdonald, served as the official opposition. Results See also Politics of Ontario List of Ontario political parties Premier of Ontario Leader of the Opposition (Ontario) References 1871 1871 elections in Canada March 1871 events 1871 in Ontario