Jonathan Pedneault has announced his resignation as co-leader of the Green Party of Canada following his unsuccessful bid for a seat in the House of Commons. In a letter posted online, Pedneault expressed pride in the party’s platform and campaign but acknowledged that the Green Party was unable to break through in a way that could shift the political landscape.
“Twice now, I have failed to convince my fellow citizens to send me to Ottawa,” he wrote. “I therefore hereby submit my resignation as co-Leader of the Green Party of Canada, effective immediately.”
Pedneault, who previously worked as a journalist and activist in conflict zones with organizations like Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, first became co-leader of the Green Party in the fall of 2022. He was elected alongside Elizabeth May, who had previously served as the party’s leader from 2006 to 2019.
Pedneault’s resignation follows his unsuccessful attempts to secure a parliamentary seat. In June 2023, he ran in the federal byelection for the Montreal riding of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce–Westmount but lost to Liberal candidate Anna Gainey. He made a second attempt in the 2024 federal election in the Montreal riding of Outremont, but once again failed to gain a seat, securing just 9.6% of the vote. Liberal Rachel Bendayan won the riding with 55.2% of the vote.
The Green Party also faced challenges leading up to the election, including being excluded from the leaders’ debates due to not meeting participation requirements, further complicating their efforts to make a significant impact during the election season.
Source: Swifteradio.com
