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The Ontario general election of 1871 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.
