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| Date | November 19 |
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| Convention | The Westin Hotel, Ottawa[1] |
| Resigning leader | Annamie Paul |
| Won by | Elizabeth May |
| Candidates | 6 + NOTA |
| Entrance Fee | $1,000[2] |
The 2022 Green Party of Canada leadership election took place from November 12 to November 19, 2022. It elected a new leader to replace Annamie Paul, who had announced her resignation following the 2021 Canadian federal election. That election was the Green Party of Canada's worst showing since 2000 and included Paul's defeat in her own riding of Toronto Centre, where she placed fourth.[3] On November 10, 2021, Paul announced her resignation,[4] which officially took effect on November 14, 2021, when it was accepted by the party's federal council.[5][6]
Amita Kuttner was appointed interim leader on November 24, 2021. The party's constitution requires a leadership race begin within six months of the appointment of an interim leader, and conclude within two years of their appointment.[7][8] In December 2021, Kuttner said they believed there should be a "longer period before launching a permanent leadership contest, and then a short leadership race."[9]
Notably, four of the six candidates approved to run in this leadership race campaigned as part of joint tickets, promising to appoint the losing member of their ticket as a deputy or co-leader.[10][11] As co-leadership is not currently recognized in the Green Party’s constitution, a move to shared leadership will require approval from the Green Party following the election. Saanich—Gulf Islands MP and former Green Party leader Elizabeth May won the election, after campaigning as part of a joint ticket with Jonathan Pedneault; as co-leadership is not formally recognized in the party’s constitution, Pedneault became Deputy Leader while the two sought to amend the party constitution.[12][13][14] However, Pednault failed to win a seat in the House of Commons and the proposed constitutional change allowing co-leaders was not approved due to internal disagreement and delay and on July 9, 2024, Jonathan Pedneault resigned as deputy leader, citing personal reasons.[15][16]
- ^ "Elizabeth May wins Green Party of Canada leadership, set to co-lead with Jonathan Pedneault - CBC News". CBC. November 20, 2022. Archived from the original on April 8, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- ^ Thurton, David (June 28, 2022). "Green leadership rules so restrictive, Elizabeth May would struggle, says Sask. Green leader". CBC News. Archived from the original on July 2, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ Aiello, Rachel (September 27, 2021). "Annamie Paul resigns as Green Party leader". CTV News. Archived from the original on December 30, 2021. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
- ^ "Annamie Paul officially quits as Green leader, will end membership in party". CBC News. November 10, 2021. Archived from the original on November 10, 2021. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
- ^ Thurton, David (November 16, 2021). "Green Party accepts Annamie Paul's resignation as leader". CBC News. Archived from the original on November 16, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
- ^ Ballingall, Alex (November 15, 2021). "Green Party formally accepts Annamie Paul's resignation as leader". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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- ^ Woods, Mel (December 1, 2021). "Amita Kuttner on being Canada's first trans political party leader: 'I have zero intention of playing by the rules'". Xtra Magazine. Archived from the original on December 5, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
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:7was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Elizabeth May wins Green Party of Canada leadership for second time – November 19, 2022". Archived from the original on November 20, 2022. Retrieved November 20, 2022 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "Elizabeth May returns to Green Party leadership with running mate Jonathan Pedneault". thestar.com. November 19, 2022. Archived from the original on November 20, 2022. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
- ^ "Elizabeth May elected Green leader again, to share burden with Jonathan Pedneault". Toronto Sun. November 19, 2022. Archived from the original on November 20, 2022. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
- ^ "Jonathan Pedneault resigns from Green Party, leaving Elizabeth May as sole leader". Toronto Star. July 9, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ "Deputy leader stepping down from bid to co-lead federal Green Party after internal debate". Toronto Star. July 9, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
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