Green Party Reaches Agreement Over Debate Exclusion

The federal Leaders’ Debates Commission has reached a settlement with the Green Party following its controversial removal from the spring election debates, a decision made just 24 hours before the event. The commission initially cited the Green Party’s insufficient candidate slate as the reason for disinviting co-leader Jonathan Pedneault, prompting outrage from the party, which argued it met the necessary criteria. Green Party Leader Elizabeth May expressed that the last-minute exclusion had a “devastating impact” and led to confusion among constituents. The commission did not disclose details of the settlement but acknowledged the need for future focus.