Jonathan Pedneault Resigns From Green Party, Leaving Elizabeth May as Sole Leader

Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault gets a hug from co-leader Elizabeth May after announcing his resignation during a press conference at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on July 9, 2024. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick

The man who was chosen by Green Party members to be co-leader with Elizabeth May says he’s resigning.

Jonathan Pedneault says he is leaving for personal reasons and that it’s been an honour to serve beside Ms. May and the party’s other member of Parliament, Mike Morrice.