Emily Lowan | |
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Leader of the Green Party of British Columbia | |
Assumed office September 24, 2025 | |
Preceded by | Jeremy Valeriote (interim) |
Personal details | |
Born | September 18,2000 |
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 the Green Party of British Columbia since 2025. [2]
An alumna of the University of Victoria,Lowan launched her campaign for the party leadership on July 3,2025,recieving endorsements from David Suzuki,among others. [3] [4] [5] She won the election in September 2025,recieving over 60% of the popular vote. [6]
Lowan is not a member of the Legislature of British Columbia,but has said she intends to run in the next "viable" provincial by-election or in the next general election. [7]
Lowan holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science and environmental studies from the University of Victoria. [8] [9]