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Elizabeth May Will Not Lead the Greens in the Next Federal Election

The party’s federal council will schedule a leadership vote to steer an orderly transition.

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Elizabeth May says she intends to stay on as Green Party leader for now, but won't lead the party into the next federal election.

Overview

  • May will remain as party leader and as an MP pending a leadership review.
  • She said her voice carries more weight as the sole Green in the House and she aims to grow the caucus before stepping down.
  • The governing council will set the timing of a leadership vote and is seeking a smoother process than past transitions.
  • The announcement was delivered Tuesday in an email to party members that was shared with CBC.
  • The decision follows a campaign where co-leader Jonathan Pedneault failed to win a seat and resigned; May has led five elections since 2008 and previously stepped down after 2019.