The 1887 Canadian federal election was held on February 22, 1887, to elect members of the House of Commons of Canada of the 6th Parliament of Canada. The Conservative Party of Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald retained power, defeating the Liberal Party of Edward Blake. National results Note: * Party did not nominate candidates in the previous election. Acclamations: The following Members of Parliament were elected by acclamation: British Columbia: 1 Conservative Manitoba: 1 Liberal-Conservative Quebec: 1 Conservative, 3 Liberals Results by province See also List of Canadian federal general elections List of political parties in Canada 6th Canadian Parliament Notes References Federal 1887 February 1887 events