The 3rd Canadian Parliament was in session from March 26, 1874 until August 17, 1878. The membership was set by the 1874 federal election on January 22, 1874, and it changed only somewhat due to resignations and by-elections until it was dissolved prior to the 1878 election.
It was controlled by a Liberal Party majority under Prime Minister Alexander Mackenzie and the 2nd Canadian Ministry. The Official Opposition was the Conservative/Liberal-Conservative, first led by Sir John A. Macdonald.
The Speaker was Timothy Warren Anglin. See also List of Canadian electoral districts 1873-1882 for a list of the ridings in this parliament.
There were 5 sessions of the 3rd Parliament:
| Session | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | March 26, 1874 | May 26, 1874 |
| 2nd | February 4, 1875 | April 8, 1875 |
| 3rd | February 10, 1876 | April 12, 1876 |
| 4th | February 8, 1877 | April 28, 1877 |
| 5th | February 7, 1878 | May 10, 1878 |
Read more about 3rd Canadian Parliament: List of Members, By-elections
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