George Marter, the division's first representative, was leader of the Conservatives from 1894 to 1896.

He served as interim leader of the provincial Conservatives in 1915, and was later appointed to the Canadian Senate.

He was elected in an 1906 by-election and served as leader of the Conservatives until he retired from politics in 1908.

McGillivray became leader of the provincial Conservatives in 1925.

Hoadley switched party affiliations in 1920 after being removed as leader of the Conservatives.

Michael Portillo, who was tipped by many to be the next leader of the Conservatives, is among those who lose their seats.

Harper was elected leader of the newly united Conservatives in 2004.

Ted Heath became leader of the Conservatives in 1965.

In the fall of 1948, Drew become the leader of the federal Progressive Conservatives.

Welcome to the programme, David, the leader of the Conservatives.