| Date | January 24–25, 1976 |
|---|---|
| Convention | Four Seasons Sheraton Hotel, Toronto, Ontario |
| Resigning leader | Robert Nixon |
| Won by | Stuart Smith |
| Ballots | 3 |
| Candidates | 6 (7) |
The Ontario Liberal Party held a leadership election in 1976 on January 24–25 to replace Robert Nixon. Nixon had announced his retirement after the 1975 election in which the Liberal Party was reduced from Official Opposition status in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario to being the third party. Stuart Smith was elected as the party's new leader.