Note:
* Party did not nominate candidates in the previous election.

Acclamations
The following Members of Parliament were elected by acclamation;
British Columbia: 1 Conservative, 1 Liberal-Conservative
Manitoba: 2 Conservatives, 1 Liberal-Conservative
Quebec: 1 Conservative, 2 Liberal-Conservatives, 1 Liberal
New Brunswick: 1 Liberal, 1 Independent
Note:
* Party did not nominate candidates in the previous election.
Acclamations
The following Members of Parliament were elected by acclamation;
British Columbia: 1 Conservative, 1 Liberal-Conservative
Manitoba: 2 Conservatives, 1 Liberal-Conservative
Quebec: 1 Conservative, 2 Liberal-Conservatives, 1 Liberal
New Brunswick: 1 Liberal, 1 Independent
1878 Canadian federal election