Following the withdrawal of Nira Dookeran from Ottawa on Tuesday, the Green Party of Canada is left with only one candidate in the leadership race.
Former Member of Parliament, Mike Morrice from Kitchener, Ontario, now stands as the sole contender.
Dookeran cited “personal and family reasons” for her decision to step back from the race, mentioning that it came after much contemplation.
In a message on the party’s website, Dookeran extended her best wishes to her fellow candidate, Mike Morrice, emphasizing the need for collective effort within the party.
Acknowledging the pool of talent and dedication within the Green Party, Dookeran expressed her appreciation for the support she had received.
The Green Party of Canada expressed gratitude to Dookeran for her candidacy and the commitment she brought to the leadership race.
In response, Morrice, in a statement on Tuesday evening, expressed his appreciation for Dookeran and affirmed his commitment to the ongoing campaign.
As the party awaits further instructions on the next steps, Morrice reiterated his dedication to advancing the party’s mission, particularly in addressing the challenges posed by climate change.
Former Green MP, Mike Morrice announced Wednesday he’s one of two candidates running for the Green Party of Canada’s leadership role. Morrice will run against Ottawa’s Nira Dookeran. Morrice spoke with CBC K-W’s John Dalusong about why he’s making the move now.
The Green Party of Canada initiated its five-month leadership race on June 11.
Elizabeth May, the current Green Party leader, disclosed her intention to step down in the summer of 2025, with a planned exit in November.
May, the sole Green Member of Parliament, assumed leadership in 2006, briefly stepping down in 2019 before being succeeded by Annamie Paul in 2020. May returned as co-leader in
