Green Party challenging debate decision

The Green Party of Canada is challenging a decision not to include Elizabeth May in the upcoming broadcasted leaders’ debates. On Tuesday, a consortium of broadcasters decided to exclude May from the April 12 and 14 debates. That consortium includes CBC and Radio-Canada. The NDP, Conservatives, Liberals, and the Bloc Quebecois were invited. 

The party submitted a complaint to the Federal Court of Appeal. They’re asking that the court review the regulations that say the broadcasters do not have to include every party leader. 

CBC ombudsman Kirk Lapointe says it is accurate to note that the Green Party does not have a sitting MP. Lapointe also says that the almost seven per cent of votes they garnered in the most recent elections represents a million people. He says they could therefore play a role in a new minority government.