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4w ago

Elizabeth May Won't Lead Greens in Next Federal Election

She will stay on as leader through a party leadership review overseen by the federal council.

Green Party co-Leader Elizabeth May thanks all who supported her and her campaign after being re-elected while at the Church and State Winery in Brentwood Bay, B.C., Monday, April 28, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
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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 disclosed the plan in an Aug. 19 email to party members shared with reporters.
  • She will continue as MP for Saanich–Gulf Islands and as party leader until a successor is elected after a leadership review.
  • The party's federal council will determine the timing and rules for the leadership race, with details to be sent to members.
  • May is the Greens' lone voice in the House after the April election left the party with a single seat.
  • She says her priorities before stepping down include growing the caucus and pressing climate, affordability, and justice-and-peace issues.