Projet Montréal: New party leader to be chosen March 15

Projet Montréal revealed the rules that will govern the party’s leadership race after Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante announced she would not seek a third term on Oct. 23.

The election to select a new leader for the party will take place on March 15, 2025.

Nominations will open on Dec. 9 and close on Jan. 31, 2025.

To be eligible, candidates will need to collect the signatures from 200 members, from at least seven boroughs, with a minimum of 10 signatures in each borough.

Also, candidates must donate a personal $1,000 contribution to the party and need a total of $7,500 in donations to the party when the campaign is officially launched.

Those wishing to run for in the race have until Feb. 13 to become Projet Montréal members.

The official election race will start on Feb. 3.

Patrick Cigana will chair Projet Montréal’s electoral committee and Véronique DeSève will act as vice-president.

“Projet Montréal is a strong party, in excellent financial and democratic health, filled with talent. Our team is experienced, and the next generation is well represented. I’m confident that our members will make the right choice to continue carrying out our vision. I also know that Montrealers will continue to believe in our team and in what we’re building,” said Projet Montréal President Marie-Eve Veilleux.