Overview

• Elizabeth May retained her Saanich-Gulf Islands seat, securing 41% of the vote, while the Green Party faced declining national support.
• Co-leader Jonathan Pedneault was defeated in Outremont, highlighting uneven regional backing for the party.
• The Green Party is challenging its exclusion from two televised leaders’ debates in court, arguing the decision was unjust and unfounded.
• Environmental issues, the party's hallmark, were largely sidelined during a campaign dominated by trade disputes and annexation concerns.
• The Greens strategically limited candidate nominations in some ridings to avoid vote-splitting, a move that contributed to their debate exclusion.