Emily Lowan | |
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| Leader of theGreen Party of British Columbia | |
| Assumed office September 24, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Jeremy Valeriote (interim) |
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| Born | (2000-09-18)September 18, 2000 (age 25) |
| Political party | Green |
| Residence | Victoria, British Columbia |
| Alma mater | University of Victoria |
| Profession | Climate justice organizer, politician, and investigative researcher |
| Website | Website |
Emily Lowan (born September 18, 2000)[1] is a Canadian politician and activist who has served as leader of theGreen Party of British Columbia since 2025.[2]
An alumna of theUniversity of Victoria, Lowan launched her campaign for the party leadership on July 3, 2025, receiving endorsements fromDavid Suzuki, among others.[3][4][5] She wonthe election in September 2025, winning over 60% of the popular vote, becoming the firstGeneration Z leader of a major political party in Canadian history.[6]
Lowan is not a member of theLegislative Assembly of British Columbia, but has said she intends to run in the next "viable" provincial by-election or inthe next general election.[7] She has said she will not ask either of the two current Green MLAsJeremy Valeriote orRob Botterell to resign so she can run in a by-election in their constituencies.[8]
Lowan holds aBachelor of Arts inpolitical science and environmental studies from the University of Victoria.[9][10]
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