The provincial Liberals went through a period of internal division in 1997.

The provincial Liberals recaptured the seat in 1988, during a period of resurgence for that party in the province.

Massey briefly became leader of the provincial Liberals in 2004.

Cornwall's candidacy was officially endorsed by the provincial Liberals.

He continued to lead the provincial Liberals, but was seen as uncharismatic and unable to capitalize on the separatist government's budget problems.

In March 2011, the provincial Liberals held their first fundraiser of the year.

Wingblade was unable to secure half the popular vote due a wave of support that went to the provincial Liberals in districts across the province.

He defeated two other candidates in a hotly contested race on second vote preferences to pick up the seat for the provincial Liberals.

His first election as premier saw the return of the provincial Liberals to the legislature after being shut out for 15 years.

Thus in 1896 the provincial Liberals improved their showing in the national election.