Elizabeth May resigns as party leader, as Greens prepare to hold 2020 convention

In the interim, the party's candidate in Halifax and former CBC journalist, Jo-Ann Roberts, will head the party until a permanent leader is elected.

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says she's resigning as party leader, but will remain as parliamentary leader of the Greens' three-member caucus in the House. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY BEATRICE PAEZ

November 4, 2019

PARLIAMENT HILL—Green Party Leader Elizabeth May ended an era on Monday when she announced she’s resigning after more than 13 years at the helm, giving the party a chance to fill her post in time for the next federal election.

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