| Date | October 18, 1997 |
|---|---|
| Convention | Fredericton, New Brunswick (with 4 other satellite voting locations) |
| Resigning leader | Bernard Valcourt |
| Won by | Bernard Lord |
| Ballots | 2 |
| Candidates | 4 |
The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick held a leadership election in 1997 to replace its outgoing leader Bernard Valcourt. The winner was Bernard Lord who would go on to win the riding of Moncton East in a by-election and lead the party to victory in the 1999 and 2003 elections.[1]