The election for the new leader of Projet Montréal will take place on March 15! Find out more about the rules of the leadership race.

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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 be eligible, candidates must




  • File his or her candidacy before January 31, 2025.
  • Collect the signatures of 200 members from at least 7 boroughs, with a minimum of 10 signatures in each borough.
  • Raise $7,500 in donations from the date of the official launch of the campaign.

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


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

Foire aux questions

  • 1. 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. All this information and much more can be found in the rules of the leadership race.


    Starting December 9, 2024, a form will be made available on the Projet Montréal website for you to submit your candidacy. You have until January 31, 2025 to complete it.


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

  • 2. 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.

  • 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.

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