OTTAWA — The Green Party of Canada will once again be looking for someone to replace Elizabeth May, after the party's longtime leader said Tuesday she will not lead the Greens into the next election.

In an email to members, May said she intends to stay on as an MP and as party leader until a new leader is elected.

"We have big plans for the fall 2025 session of Parliament," May said in her email. "My voice, as the sole Green MP in the House of Commons, is stronger as leader."

May said she wants to grow the party's parliamentary caucus before stepping down, while focusing on the climate crisis, affordability and justice and peace in conflict-ridden areas.

May also said a key responsibility of her leadership has always been fundraising and that she plans to "meet the challenge of closing

See Full Page