The Green Party of Canada is holding elections for Federal Council and for the Young Greens of Canada Council (YGCC). These councils are the Party’s elected boards. They represent members and ensure accountability.

Elections are your chance to step forward as a candidate – or to help shape the Party by casting your vote.

Key Dates

  • Nominations open:
    Friday, August 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM PT
  • Nominations close:
    Friday, September 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM PT
  • Campaign period:
    September 22 at 12:00 PM PT – October 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM PT
  • Voting period:
    October 6 at 12:00 PM PT – October 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM PT
  • Results announced:
    Friday, October 24, 2025

Federal Council Elections

Federal Council is the Green Party of Canada’s elected board of directors.

Positions up for election

  • Regular elections (two year term):
    • Chair
    • Francophone Vice-Chair
    • Alberta Representative
    • Manitoba Representative
    • Quebec Representative
    • New Brunswick Representative
    • Newfoundland and Labrador Representative
    • Territories Representative
    • First Nations Representative
  • By-elections (one year term):
    • Anglophone Vice-Chair
    • Ontario Representative
    • Métis Representative
    • Inuit Representative

Who can run

How to apply

  1. Complete the Federal Council nomination form.
  2. Collect the required number of nominators.
  3. Submit your application, candidate profile, and photo before nominations close.

Young Greens of Canada Council Elections

Positions up for election

  • Regular elections (two year term):
    • Co-Chair
    • Finance Coordinator
    • BC Representative
    • Quebec Representative
    • Atlantic Representative
  • By-elections (one year term):
    • Engagement Coordinator
    • Advocacy Coordinator
    • Prairies Representative
    • Northern Representative

Who can run

How to apply

  1. Complete the Young Greens Council Nomination & Application Form.
  2. Submit your profile, photo, and required nominators by the deadline.

During the campaign

  • Candidate profiles and skills/experience statements will be posted on the Green Party of Canada website.
  • Candidates can share one additional message with members by email.
  • Members will also have the chance to ask questions at an online Town Hall.

Voting

Questions?

Contact elections@greenparty.ca.