Leadership Race

On March 15, 2025, members will elect the new leader of Projet Montréal. This is an important milestone in the party's democracy, a moment that promises to be rich in ideas and debate, and one that will enable us to move forward for a greener, fairer Montreal.


There are several important steps leading up to the Projet Montréal leadership election.


  • December 9, 2024: start of the call for candidates for the leadership race
  • January 31, 2025: end of nominations
  • February 3, 2025: start of the electoral race
  • February 13, 2025: deadline to become a member of Projet Montréal in order to vote
  • March 15, 2025: polling date

To read the complete rules of the leadership race, please consult this document.


To submit your application, you must be a member in good standing on January 1st. If it is your case, you can complete this form before January 31, 2025. You will then receive an e-mail with the steps to follow to formalize your interest.


To find out more, consult our “Frequently asked questions” section.

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Foire aux questions

  • 1. As a member, what does the leadership race entail for me?

    This is an important moment in the party's democracy. As a member, we invite you to find out more about the candidates in the leadership race.


    As the candidacies are confirmed, pages dedicated to each of them will be available on our website. Projet Montréal will also be creating other content to introduce you to the candidates.


    We also invite you to take part in the various activities that will be organized as part of the leadership race, such as the debate or other events organized by the teams of each campaign.

  • 2. What are the rules for donations in the leadership race?

    There are a number of ways in which you can financially support candidates in the leadership race.


    You can make a donation to Projet Montréal by naming a candidate as a canvasser. The maximum amount you can donate to Projet Montréal for the year 2025 is $200. To make your donation, you can fill out this form.


    You can also give directly to a candidate to support his or her campaign. The maximum amount you can donate for all candidates is $200. You could give $200 to a single candidate or, for example, $50 to four different candidates. Contact the candidates to find out how to donate.


    In brief



    • Donation to Projet Montréal: maximum of $200 for the year 2025
    • Donation(s) to a candidate: maximum of $200 for all candidacies (until March 15, 2025)
  • 3. How do I vote?

    To be eligible to vote, you must become a member before February 13, and your membership must be valid until at least March 15.


    In other words, if you're not a member or your membership has expired, make sure you complete the membership form before February 13.


    If you are a member, please ensure that your membership is valid until polling day.


    All members in good standing will receive voting details by e-mail.

  • 4. I'd like to volunteer for a candidate

    As applications are confirmed, a dedicated page will be created on our website. We invite you to consult these pages, where you'll find all the information you need to support a candidacy.

  • 5. I would like to run as a candidate in the leadership race

    The first step before you run is to check your eligibility and find out what requirements you need to meet. Namely, you need to be a member in good standing on January 1st. All this information and much more can be found in the rules of the leadership race.


    To submit your application, please complete this form before January 31, 2025. You will then receive an e-mail with the steps to follow to formalize your interest.


    A member of the electoral committee or the permanent staff will then contact you to explain the next steps.

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