Jonathan Pedneault has resigned as co-leader of the Green Party after acknowledging the “disappointing” outcome for the party in Monday’s election.
In a statement posted online Wednesday morning, Pedneault wrote that while he was proud of the party’s platform and the values it brought to the campaign, he took responsibility for the result — which saw him finish fifth in his own riding as the party lost incumbent MP Mike Morrice and decreased its share of the popular vote.
“Twice now, I have failed to convince my fellow citizens to send me to Ottawa,” Pedneault posted to X.
“I failed to secure the re-election of my colleague Mike Morrice, along with many other competent and good-hearted individuals who placed their trust in us.”
Pedneault returned to co-lead the Green Party with Elizabeth May in January after stepping down six months earlier, citing personal reasons.
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