The Green Party of Canada has successfully cleared its $1-million campaign debt, marking a significant financial turnaround. Following a challenging April 2025 election where the party experienced a notable decline in national vote share, falling below two per cent for the first time in 25 years, the Greens faced the task of settling their financial obligations. This included paying off a $750,000 bank loan and addressing $250,000 in outstanding expenses following the defeat of their co-leader, Jonathan Pedneault, who resigned after failing to secure a seat.
Leader Elizabeth May highlighted the party’s achievement, stating that between April and December 31, the Green Party managed to repay a million dollars in cash. Additionally, the party raised over $3 million in 2025, although final fundraising figures for the year have yet to be released by Elections Canada.
In a related development, the federal Leader’s Debates Commission resolved a dispute with the Green Party, stemming from the party’s exclusion from the spring election debates. The commission had initially excluded the Greens due to insufficient candidate representation across ridings, leading to a legal challenge. While the specifics of the settlement remain undisclosed, May confirmed that the campaign debt repayment was facilitated through party donations.
Looking ahead to 2026, the Greens are gearing up to select a new leader, with plans underway for the leadership race. May expressed her intention to contest as an MP in the upcoming election from her Vancouver Island constituency but clarified that she will not participate in her party’s leadership contest.
