I am sure that in Canada the people appreciate this principle, and the general intelligence which prevails over that country is such that I am sure there is no danger of a reactionary policy ever finding a response in the hearts of any considerable number of our people.

Alexander MacKenzie Housing Co-Operative Inc. The Liberals won and Mackenzie remained prime minister until the 1878 election when Macdonald's Conservatives returned to power with a majority government. After his government's defeat Mackenzie remained Leader of the Opposition for another two years until 1880.