The 1958 Canadian federal election was held to elect members of the House of Commons of Canada of the 24th Parliament of Canada on March 31, 1958, just nine months after the 23rd election. It transfor
John G. Diefenbaker
Lester B. Pearson portrait 1958
Major James Coldwell
The Progressive Conservative Party of Canada was a centre-right federal political party in Canada that existed from 1942 to 2003.
1958 Canadian federal election
…the House of Commons 133 seats needed for a majority Turnout 79.4% ( 5.3 pp) First party Second party Leader John Diefenbaker Lester B. Pearson Party Progressive Conservative Liberal Leader since December 14, 1956 January 16, 1958 Leader's seat Prince Albert Algoma East Last election 112 seats, 38.50% 105 seats, 40.45% Seats…
Joe Clark, the 16th prime minister of Canada (1979–1980)
Brian Mulroney, the 18th prime minister of Canada (1984–1993)
Kim Campbell, the 19th prime minister of Canada (June – November 1993)