The 6th Canadian Parliament was in session from April 13, 1887 until February 3, 1891. The membership was set by the 1887 federal election on February 22, 1887. It was dissolved prior to the 1891 election.
It was controlled by a Conservative/Liberal-Conservative majority under Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald and the 3rd Canadian Ministry. The Official Opposition was the Liberal Party, led first by Edward Blake, and later by Wilfrid Laurier.
The Speaker was Joseph-Aldéric Ouimet. See also List of Canadian electoral districts 1887-1892 for a list of the ridings in this parliament.
There were four sessions of the 6th Parliament:
| Session | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | April 13, 1887 | June 23, 1887 |
| 2nd | February 23, 1888 | May 22, 1888 |
| 3rd | January 31, 1889 | May 2, 1889 |
| 4th | January 16, 1890 | May 16, 1890 |
Read more about 6th Canadian Parliament: List of Members, By-elections
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