Learn more about the candidates running for the Green Party of Canada’s 2025 Council Elections.
Please note: The Federal Council positions of “Chair” and “Vice-Chair” were formerly referred to as “President” and “Vice-President” respectively.
FEDERAL COUNCIL CANDIDATES
Candidates for Chair
Amanda Rosenstock
Amanda lives in Ottawa with her partner, Charles, and works as a policy analyst on the high-speed rail project. Amanda is passionate about getting more cars off the road and organizes with local groups to advocate for better public transit and sustainable urban development. She is a runner and enjoys competing in races in the Ottawa area.
As a two-time candidate (Spadina-Fort York, Toronto, 2021 and Ottawa Centre, 2025), Amanda understands that the most critical objective of the Green Party of Canada is to gain seats in Parliament. This starts by working closely with all members of Council to advance a smooth leadership transition to bring in much-needed funds, attract new members, and reinvigorate our EDAs. As Chair, another priority for Amanda will be to identify and advance initiatives that give EDAs the tools to build robust communities and be campaign-ready year-round. Decisions to increase staffing will be imperative to ensure EDAs are supported in a timely and effective manner.
Nominators : Nic Baird, Simon Beckett, Richard Guy Briggs, Vincent Carbonneau, Nira Dookeran, Eric Gilmour, Johannes Hamels, Kyle Hutton, Jaycob Jacques, Anna Keenan, Mark MacKenzie, Sheilagh McLean, Michelle Petersen, Harmon Pope, Jason Scott, Evelyn Tanaka, Bruce Van Dieten, Gillian Walker, Chad Walcott
Dr. Anne-Marie Zajdlik
Dr. Anne-Marie Zajdlik has dedicated more than 30 years to serving her community as a family physician and regional HIV specialist. She is widely recognized for combining medical expertise with compassionate, evidence-based leadership.
Anne-Marie founded the ARCH clinics in Guelph and Waterloo, provincially funded HIV/AIDS clinics that have provided care to hundreds of patients across southwestern Ontario. She also founded Bracelet of Hope, a charitable organization that raised $1 million to support HIV/AIDS relief in Lesotho, Africa, funding lifesaving treatment for 11,000 people. Today, the organization continues its work through foster homes for AIDS orphans and mobile health units serving 30,000 people in rural Lesotho. Her leadership extended to the Ontario Hospital Association’s OHAfrica project, where she was part of the Canadian medical team that opened the first HIV/AIDS clinic in Lesotho.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Anne-Marie became a trusted public voice, offering daily updates to more than 40,000 followers and co-hosting the Finding the Balance During COVID-19 webinar series, which reached over 20,000 Canadians. Her ability to communicate clearly and provide comfort during a crisis reflects the kind of steady leadership she brings to every role.
Anne-Marie ran as the Green Party of Canada candidate for Guelph in the 2025 election and now serves on the party’s Shadow Cabinet as Health Critic, advocating for policies grounded in science, equity, and compassion.
Her contributions have been recognized through numerous honours, including the Order of Ontario, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, and the Governor General’s Meritorious Service Medal, alongside lifetime achievement and community builder awards from her local community.
Anne-Marie is committed to bringing her experience in governance, organizational leadership, and public service to the role of Chair.
Nominators : Helen Chenell, Steve Dyke, Vera Dyke, Aysha Emmerson, Rainbow Eyes, Drew Fenwick, Anna Gorka, Janice Harvey, Dirk Hoeppner, Naomi Hunter, John Kidder, Ashley MacDonald, Blair Mahaffy, Gil Maurice, Elizabeth May, Chris Morton, Matthew Piggot, Anthea Plummer, Conor Russell, Matthew Ray Smith, Kristian Solarikist, Irene Szabo, Evelyn Tanaka, Matt Welke
Candidates for Vice-Chair (English)
Eric Gilmour
For the past 10 years I have been volunteering as a Green, starting first in the 2015 General Election in my then local riding of Simcoe North, but quickly getting experience across the province and the country.
I sat on the Green Party of Ontario’s Provincial Executive (equivalent to the Federal Council) first as a Young Greens Rep from May 2017 to November 2019, and then as an Eastern Ontario Rep from November 2020 to March 2025. I also served as chair of the GPO’s Conduct Committee from April 2018 to March 2025. During my time in these governance roles I took lead roles in projects such as reforming our safe spaces policies, reforming our General Meeting procedures and rules, re-writing the Member’s Code of Conduct, and took on other governance tasks. During my time on the PE the Party elected it’s first seat with Mike Schreiner in 2018, and then doubled its caucus in 2023 with Aislinn Clancy.
I’ve also been an active campaigner. After my start in Simcoe North I’ve campaigned all across Ontario, and even flew out to British Columbia in 2017 to help the BC Greens on the Mark Neufeld campaign in Saanich South. I’ve become a bit of a specialist in Get Out the Vote (GOTV), a role focused on turning our supporters into our voters. I ran the GOTV for the Matt Richter 2022, Aislinn Clancy 2023, and Matt Richter 2025 campaigns.
On a professional level, I have my Bachelor of Engineering and also an Ontario College Advance Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology. My current role is a Project Coordinator with an engineering consulting company.
I have the skills and experience needed to help the Green Party of Canada rebound and return to a place of success.
Website : https://www.ericgilmour.ca/
Nominators : Charles Anifowose, Nicolas Baird, Simon Beckett, Phoebe Cullingham, Nira Dookeran, Brent Elsey, Karen Farley, Alexander Gill, Simon Guthrie, Johan Hamels, Danny Handelman, Carolyn Herbert, Kyle Hutton, Jaycob Jacques, Catherine Jones, Nikolas Kuchmij, Mark MacKenzie, Sheilagh McLean, David Merner, Samuel Moisan-Domm, Christian Proulx, Amanda Rosenstock, Susan Short, Evelyn Tanaka, Bruce Van Dieten, Ard Van Leeuwen, Chad Walcott, Gillian Walker, John Willson, Lara Zullow
Naomi Hunter
Naomi Hunter is the Leader of the Saskatchewan Green Party and is incredibly active in the Green Party of Canada. She is the co-chair of the GPC Women’s Caucus, which has put out many podcasts to help candidates and is now launching a mentorship program. She has decades of media experience and has run as a federal and provincial green candidate many times. Naomi also spends a lot of time helping other candidates across the country get on the ballot and has travelled to other provinces as well as within Saskatchewan to help green candidates with their campaigns.
Naomi runs the family haskap farm with her father in the summer, near Prince Albert, SK. During the rest of the year, she owns and operates a retail store in the Riversdale district in Saskatoon and sells custom-made sterling silver jewelry. Having been self-employed most of her adult life, Naomi has a strong understanding of the struggles small business owners face.
Community involvement is an important part of Naomi’s life and always has been. Everything from pancake breakfasts to park cleanups, to helping people move into safe housing, Naomi is there, rolling up her sleeves and helping others.
Naomi and her children were the first people living full-time at the Craik Sustainable Living Project. They lived off-grid in a Mongolian yurt with a solar panel for power through a bitterly cold Saskatchewan winter. Demonstrating that green values and ideas can practically be applied in our climate on the prairies was an important educational tool.
Naomi Hunter is the representative we all wish we had, a longtime activist. Her very identity is all about being approachable, responsive – and effective. She is also a powerful voice against injustice and for environmental irresponsibility. She has organized many protests, petitions and events throughout her life.Reach out today. Naomi would love to hear from you. She personally answers all her own messages, emails and phone calls. She is looking forward to representing you and appreciates your support – naomi.ness6@gmail.com or 1-306-561-8880
Nominators : Dave Bagler, Gianna Broughton, Kelly-Ann Callaghan, Otis Crandall, Nick Dickenson-Wilde, Rainbow Eyes, Douglas Gook, Michael Hamm, Beth Hunter, Ashley MacDonald, Blair Mahaffy, John Northy, Nathe Perrone, Michelle Petersen, Matthew Piggot, Rémi Rheault, Kristian Solarik, Evelyn Tanaka, Zachary Typhair, Jessica Wegg, Andrea Wood
Candidates for Vice-Chair (French)
Vincent J. Carbonneau
Vincent J. Carbonneau’s involvement in the Green movement began in 2011, shaped in part by Quebec’s student movement. His commitment is driven by a deep belief in the importance of a strong, democratic, and inclusive Green movement that can deliver meaningful change for people across this country.
Vincent currently teaches social sciences at the secondary level in Montréal. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in History and a Bachelor’s degree in Law from the Université de Montréal, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning from McGill University.
In September 2023, Vincent was elected Vice President (Francophone) of the Green Party of Canada, and in December 2024 he became Chair of Federal Council. At a time when the party was going through a difficult period, he stepped up to help the Green Party navigate those challenges and emerge stronger.
Over the years, Vincent has contributed to many federal and provincial election campaigns, gaining a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the Green Party. He firmly believes that the success of the Green movement depends on the commitment of its members, the clarity of its message, and its determination to radically transform Canadian society so that it can meet the major social, economic, and political challenges of our time.
Through this second candidacy for Federal Council, Vincent is committed to continuing his work to build a strong, democratic, and effective internal organization. His approach is rooted in collaboration, compromise, constructive solutions, and the creation of a space where every member feels heard and engaged.
Guided by the conviction that the Green Party has played, continues to play, and must continue to play a vital role in Canadian politics, he wants to bring his experience, skills, and energy in service of a movement that transcends borders. His goal is to help build a stronger party that can stand firmly by its values and offer Canadians a true political alternative.
Nominators : Gabriel Blanc, Robin Dick, Daniel Green, Mario Guay, Dave Hamelin-Schuilenburg, Luc Joli-Coeur, Anna Keenan, Darcie Lanthier, Michel Le Comte, Martin Mueller-Judson, Frédéric Morin-Paquette, Samuel Moisan-Domm, Nathe Perrone, Michelle Petersen, Érica Poirier, Amanda Rosenstock, Ian Soutar, Ian Thomas Shaw, Éric Trottier, Juan Vazquez, Chad Walcott
Candidates for Alberta Representative
Carey Rutherford
Joining Federal Council in 2023 was a dramatic learning curve into the swarming microcosm of federal politics! I am an interculturalist and independent researcher based in Calgary. I publish an online arts magazine and developed a layperson’s presentation of the findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). My public projects can be found at www.careyrutherford.ca, which has given me many opportunities to bridge divides between diverse groups while building presentation and relationship skills.
In politics, I aim to help Canadians—and others—make informed decisions about our world and our shared future. Having run in the last two federal elections without being frightened off, I am more determined than ever to step up and offer my skills to Green Party members. Since joining Council, I have:
- Initiated monthly EDA bulletins for about six months as part of my commitment to improving internal GPC communications.
- Created two Alberta regional bulletins.
- Been invited to Indigenous Peoples Advisory Circle (IPAC) meetings to help facilitate their participation in the Green Party.
- Coordinated the first in-person “Greenish Gathering” of provincial and federal members since COVID-19.
And other stuff!
Nominators : Dan Carse, Ravenmoon Crocker, Gérald Dumontier, Diann Duthie, Jaye Harry, Evelyn Tanaka, Dick Willott
Candidates for Manitoba Representative
Drew Fenwick
Drew is semi-retired, after a long and varied career that includes IT Consulting and Communications and professional political staffing at federal and municipal levels. He is a father of two sons, and has two grandchildren. He is the current sitting Federal Council Rep for Manitoba.
With nearly 20 years of involvement with the GPC, he has served previously for two 2-year terms on Council, as a staff regional organizer on and off for many years, as a volunteer EDA CEO, National Campaign Committee Chair, and also as President of the Manitoba Green Party. He has been political most of his life with extensive involvement in another political party till he found home in the Global Green Movement and the Green Party of Canada.
Deeply committed to leaving a better world for his grandkids and future generations, he is seeking to be re-elected to finish the work of stabilizing and regrowing the party’s political fortunes, treasury, and capacity to mount election campaigns and win seats.
“It is a time of rebuilding as we seek to reclaim in electors minds the importance of environmental responsibility concerning the climate emergency, social consciousness, and present policy options that are inclusive of all Canadians. This is a great challenge that needs the second sober thought and voice of experience, knowledge, and a balanced approach to problem solving over the issues the Federal Council is charged to oversee. I ask for your Yes vote in support of continuing that work” -Drew Fenwick
Nominators : Dennis Bayomi, Liz Clayton, Janine Gibson, Dirk Hoeppner, Brian Timlick
Candidates for New Brunswick Representative
Janice Harvey
Janice Harvey, PhD, is an assistant professor of environment and society at St. Thomas University in Fredericton, N.B., where she has been teaching in the Environment and Society program since 2009. Before entering academia, Janice worked for 25 years with the Conservation Council of New Brunswick, where she played a leading role in environmental and energy policy. She served as Director of CCNB’s Marine Conservation Program, establishing the Fundy Baykeeper program and building strong relationships with community organizations such as the Fundy North Fishermen’s Association and Save Passamaquoddy Bay.
Her activism spans over many years, rooted in the environmental movement of the 1970s and extending through leadership positions including Vice President of Friends of the Earth Canada, and Chair of both the Canadian and New Brunswick Environmental Networks. In the 1980 federal election, she ran as a candidate in an anti-nuclear campaign alongside Elizabeth May. She has supported her husband, David Coon, MLA and leader of the New Brunswick Green Party, for many years in provincial politics while raising their family in Fredericton.
Janice was a public voice for New Brunswickers, writing a weekly public affairs op-ed column for the Telegraph-Journal and, for 12 years, penning the op-ed column A Civil Society for Brunswick News. She was also a regular political commentator on CBC Radio’s Friday political panel and election night coverage.
When Fisheries Critic for the Green Party of Canada and President of the New Brunswick Green Party, Janice brought extensive experience, vision, and dedication to the movement for sustainability, justice, and community resilience. She continues to work as a voice for strong environmental policy, grounded in integrity, care, and community.
Nominators :
Candidates for Ontario Representative
Sandy Crawley
I stand as a candidate to represent Ontario on the Federal Council in order to continue the work I have been doing there since I was appointed interim rep when the previous volunteer left the council in 2024. The Green Party of Canada is our country’s best hope for our collective future and the origin of the most considered and relevant policies thanks to you, the membership, who are their source.
You may be aware of the period of internal disharmony that we saw during the transition between our last and our current leader. I experienced that division first hand and it motivated me to join the Council last year. We have achieved much greater consensus and cooperation between the various bodies that govern our party and we are making progress on a number of issues that have plagued us as a young but growing force in Canadian politics. I would like to see this progress continue as we enter another transition between leaders. I believe I have contributed to that stability and that’s why I seek your support.
I was the GPO candidate to represent Hamilton Centre in 2022. In 2025 I was the federal candidate in the same riding . I also serve on the Shadow Cabinet as critic for Arts, Culture & Heritage, a position I have occupied since 2017. I have held a number of leadership roles in the creative sector representing performers, journalists, authors and filmmakers as Executive Director of non-profit organizations. I have sat on both sides of a collective bargaining table. I believe these experiences have helped me develop transportable skills that I bring to the GPC governance process. I continue my professional practice as an actor and musician.
Nominators : Adrian Currie, Paul Gallagher, Kyle Hutton, Michelle Petersen, Valerie Powell, Rory Taylor, Marie-Josée Yelle
Simon Guthrie
Simon Guthrie grew up in the Ottawa area and has now lived, studied, and worked in Waterloo Region for 32 years. He holds graduate degrees in Physics and Peace & Conflict Studies, and has professional experience in both advanced technology development and community-based social impact work. Simon has served in governance roles across academic institutions, civil society organizations, and faith communities, bringing a consistent focus on accountability, collaboration, and evidence-based decision-making.
Simon believes that healthy organizations thrive when leadership is refreshed. Fresh perspectives bring new energy, new voices, and new ideas. For the Green Party, this is especially vital: our movement depends on grassroots engagement and collaborative leadership. If elected to Federal Council, Simon will advocate for processes that keep leadership equitable, responsive, participatory, and dynamic.
Simon has campaigned in municipal, provincial, and federal elections. He has been a candidate at the local (Kitchener City Council, 2022) and federal (GPC candidate for Waterloo, 2025) levels. He builds strong teams to support better connections between voters and our elected leaders. These campaigns taught him the importance of fostering trust and communicating Green values with clarity and conviction.
As a political party, our top priority must be to elect Green MPs to the House of Commons. Only with a stronger presence in Parliament can we influence legislation, hold government accountable, and advance the policies Canadians urgently need. Every decision of Federal Council must ultimately be guided by this purpose: building the conditions for electoral success, supporting candidates and campaigns, and ensuring our message resonates in communities across the country.
By combining practical experience, thoughtful governance, and a deep commitment to strengthening our movement, Simon is ready to help ensure the Green Party of Canada is prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Nominators : Nira Dookeran, Karen Farley, Eric Gilmour, Kyle Hutton, Mark MacKenzie, Amanda Rosenstock
Candidates for Quebec Representative
Youri Cormier
After two difficult defeats, I want to help rebuild the party’s foundation and reinvent our strategy.
I’m a professor at the University of Ottawa specializing in strategy and political science. My interest stems from my belief that the Greens can win many seats in Parliament, like in Germany, where the party’s strength pivoted the country’s ecological trajectory. Let’s replicate this success by drawing inspiration from it. There’s no need to spend energy “raising awareness” anymore: most Canadians are already quite “aware”. They need hope. Our party’s greatest asset is its community of members, who do not give in to fatalism but are convinced that the fight against ecological degradation is not lost. It can be won.
My family is Acadian from Egmont Bay, Prince Edward Island, but I grew up in Quebec City. I’ve experienced the challenges facing the country’s French-speaking minority, and understand the cultural and political distinctions that influence the Quebec vote. To make gains, the Green Party should create a unified message welcomed by all Canadians, regardless of their language or cultural heritage. The environment, health, and the preservation of nature for future generations are issues that are more fundamental than anything that divides us. However, we must be sufficiently aware of these differences so that the positions we take never alienate the vast Quebec electorate, which is often at the forefront of environmental issues.
As an executive for three national non-profits, I led major campaigns that reached millions of people on the environment, youth civic engagement, national resilience, and veterans. The Sierra Club Youth Coalition, where I served as executive director, was at the time the largest youth environmental organization in the country, with more than 100 chapters from coast to coast.
Over the past 20 years, I’ve overseen transparency mechanisms and recruitment processes, managed staff, raised millions of dollars for organizational missions, and served as a consultant to the Canadian Red Cross and Elections Canada on youth civic engagement, volunteering, and voter participation (as the head of the non-profit organization Apathy is Boring).
Nominators : Claude Bertrand, Bocar Diaboula, Arnold Downey, Colin Griffith, Suzanne Lacourcière, Francois Levesque, Ian Thomas Shaw, Chad Walcott.
Chad Walcott
Chad Walcott is a community engagement and communications professional with over a decade of experience in politics, social development, and organizational leadership. He currently works in employment and language policy advocacy, leading strategies to expand opportunities for Quebec’s English-speaking communities.
Chad’s career has included advising elected officials at the City of Montreal and holding leadership roles with several non-profit organizations. He has contributed to initiatives that raised funds for cancer and Alzheimer’s research at Montreal’s Jewish General Hospital and supported the revitalization of the city’s former garment district. Throughout his work, he has consistently demonstrated the ability to mobilize people and resources for ambitious projects.
In addition to his professional achievements, Chad has been deeply involved in civic and community life. He has served as Secretary of the Board for the Canadian Mental Health Association – Quebec, acted as a Diversity Ambassador with Concertation Montréal’s Groupe des Trente, and held leadership roles within the Green Party of Canada. These roles highlight his commitment to inclusion, equity, and building stronger, more participatory communities.
Chad’s roots in student leadership also run deep. As Vice President of External Affairs for the Concordia Student Union, he gained valuable experience in advocacy, negotiation, and coalition-building—skills he continues to apply in his professional and political work today.
As a bilingual Montrealer with experience working across diverse communities, Chad brings a perspective grounded in Quebec’s unique realities while remaining connected to national issues. His proven record in advocacy, governance, and organizational leadership makes him a strong and effective voice to represent Quebec on the Federal Council of the Green Party of Canada.
Nominators : Vincent Carbonneau, Michelle Corcos, Richard Domm, Samuel Moisan-Domm, Nathe Perrone
Candidates for First Nations Representative
Rainbow Eyes
Hearing the call of the forest and following instructions from Elders of the territories, ancestors and spirit, Angela Davidson, known as Rainbow Eyes, has been a key defender of ancient forests on Vancouver Island, including the old growth forests of ‘Ada’itsx (Fairy Creek), since 2020.
A graduate of Vancouver Island University’s First Nations Stewardship Technical Training program, Angela has spent years safeguarding lands, waters, and cultural values for future generations. She’s also worked to train future guardians and decolonize Indigenous-led stewardship programs.
A cancer survivor and passionate advocate, Angela has been a vital advocate in the Fairy Creek blockade, facing arrest and 60 days of jail time to protect old growth forests from logging and deforestation at the Fairy Creek watershed.
Now, as Deputy Leader of the Green Party of Canada, proudly embracing the more culturally respectful title of Ooh-mah Ah-nise (high ranking woman, Aunty in Kwakʼwala), Angela brings bold, uncompromising leadership to the fight for a sustainable and just future.
Nominators : Kathy Code, Sandy Crawly, Ravenmoon Crocker, Drew Fenwick, Naomi Hunter, Mike Nestor, Aaron Padolsky, Dianne Radmore, Glenn Reid, Remi Rheault, Carey Rutherford, Nikida Lisa Steel, Marianna Van De Lagemaat, Diane Van Oostdam, Jay Van Oostdam, Deborah Varnel, Jenica Waymen, Michael Waymen, Jessica Wegg, Silvaine Zimmerman
YOUNG GREENS COUNCIL CANDIDATES
Candidates for BC Representative
Luke Angelo Santiago
Hey everyone, my name is Luke, and I live in Vancouver, B.C.! I am a university student studying Cognitive Systems at the University of British Columbia, and I’m also the President of our university’s Green campus club and the current appointee for the YGC BC Representative! I volunteer my time at UBC’s food bank, as well as help out with local Green events and local climate protests.
As the BC Representative on the YGC Council, I will help bring our province’s opinions on the table. I have experience organizing events and connecting different Green organizations as the UBC Green President, and with the administrative aspect as the BC Representative Appointee.
One thing I want to do for the federal Greens is to create more opportunities for Young Greens across our province and throughout Canada.
In our post-Covid times, Green campus clubs have died out across Canada. With my experience, I can help support the development of new ones. As a representative, I’ll host club-startup workshops, help these clubs get affiliated, and help connect them with local Green networks. I’m ready to help support a new generation of Greens!
Nominators : Oscar Karjaluoto, Nathan Harris.
Voting
All eligible members will receive a secure electronic ballot by email when voting opens. Reminders will be sent during the voting period.
Questions?
Contact elections@greenparty.ca.