The 1883 Ontario general election was the fifth general election held in the Province of Ontario, Canada, to elect the 88 Members of the 5th Legislative Assembly of Ontario ("MLAs"). Held on February 27, 1883, the fifth Ontario provincial election was the only one ever contested in the month of February. The Ontario Liberal Party, led by Oliver Mowat, won a fourth consecutive term in government, despite losing nine seats in the Legislature. The Ontario Conservative Party, led by William Ralph Meredith, won eight additional seats. Results See also Politics of Ontario List of Ontario political parties Premier of Ontario Leader of the Opposition (Ontario) References 1883 1883 elections in Canada February 1883 events 1883 in Ontario