Lək̓ʔəŋən [LEKWUNGEN] TERRITORY / VICTORIA, B.C. – The BC Green Party has officially launched its 2025 Leadership Contest, inviting members to lead the party into a new era of B.C. politics.
Alex Pope, Chair of the Leadership Contest Committee and Co-Chair of the party’s Provincial Council said, “This is more than a leadership race—it’s an opportunity for British Columbians to shape a more inclusive and forward-thinking political future. Through this contest, we’re breaking down barriers and opening the door for those who would otherwise be uninterested, disadvantaged, or excluded. We want more people to engage in the democratic process and bring fresh perspectives to B.C. politics and to the green movement as a whole. As the climate crisis intensifies, it’s critical that we push the B.C. government to drive real solutions to combat it and future-proof our province.”
Applications will be accepted from today (February 27) to May 31, 2025. Members in good standing as of August 10, 2025, are eligible to vote between September 13 and September 23, with results announced on September 24, 2025.
Key Highlights of the Leadership Contest:
- Commitment to accessibility and equity: Any party member aged 16 or older can vote, and membership remains free for youth under 25. The party is committed to a fair and inclusive leadership contest, with the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion committee actively involved and accommodations available for contestants facing systemic barriers to participation.
- Campaign spending limit: Each leadership candidate can spend up to $200,000, excluding fees paid to the party.
- Debate: At least one official debate will be held, with other official events to be announced in due course
- Secure and accessible voting: Voting will be conducted primarily online from September 13 to 23, 2025, with additional options available for those without internet access. A ranked ballot system will be used if there are two or more candidates. If there is only one candidate, a confirmation vote will take place. In all cases, the ballot will include a “None of the Above” option.
- Contestant fees: $16,000 plus a compliance deposit of $5,000 and a percentage of additional contributions.
“This leadership contest is a pivotal moment for the BC Greens and for British Columbia,” said Jeremy Valeriote, Interim Party Leader and MLA for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky. “We are seeking leaders who embody bold ideas, fresh energy, and a steadfast commitment to our core values and principles. Following Sonia Furstenau’s extraordinary leadership, these are big shoes to fill. If you are ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work, this is your moment.”
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Links
2025 Leadership Contest Rules
Media Contact
Rippon Madtha
Communications Manager
BC Green Party
+1 778-650-0597 | newsroom@bcgreens.ca
Leadership Contest Timeline
| Date | Event |
| February 27, 2025 | Leadership Contest Rules released, and applications open |
| March 22-23, 2025 | BC Green Party policy convention and AGM |
| May 31, 2025 | Deadline to submit a Contestant Application |
| August 10, 2025 | Deadline to become a Party Member and vote |
| September 13, 2025 | Voting opens |
| September 23, 2025 | Voting closes at 11:59 PM PT |
| September 24, 2025 | Leadership contest results announced |
