Getty resigned as Premier and party leader, as polls showed the opposition Liberals well ahead.
- John Turner, the leader of the opposition Liberals.
Conversely, he rejected calls from the opposition Liberals to cut taxes as a stimulus measure.
The small group of opposition Liberals met in 1919, distanced by his coalition's protectionism and nationalization.
Manley was re-elected, as part of a landslide victory for the opposition Liberals.
The opposition Liberals were led by the inexperienced David Peterson.
The opposition Liberals would end up holding that seat in the by-election.
The official opposition Liberals began a turbulent period that would see the party go through four leaders.
These appointments were widely criticized as excessive patronage by the media and the opposition Liberals.
The opposition Liberals charged that the amended legislation did not adequately protect homeowners affected by high mortage rates.