OTTAWA — The federal Green Party says it has two approved candidates for the party leadership and the winner will be announced on Nov. 14. Former Kitchener Centre MP Mike Morrice, who is throwing his hat in after serving one term in Parliament, will look to represent the riding again in the next election. Ottawa’s Nira Dookeran, the other contender for the leadership, has a 12-year history with the party as an organizer and as a candidate for both the federal and Ontario Greens. The party says these two approved candidates will have to sign up at least 200 new members and raise at least $15,000 by Sept. 30 to get on the final ballot. The party says members will cast their votes between Nov. 2 and Nov. 13 using a ranked ballot, with a choice between the listed candidates and none-of-the-above. Longtime leader Elizabeth May announced plans to step down last August but is staying in the leadership until her successor is chosen. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 5, 2026. David Baxter, The Canadian Press
