Frank de Jong | |
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Leader of the Yukon Green Party | |
In office 2016–2019 | |
Preceded by | Kristina Calhoun |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Leader of the Green Party of Ontario | |
In office 1993–2009 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Mike Schreiner |
Personal details | |
Born | West Luther Township, Ontario, Canada | October 16, 1955
Political party | Green |
Other political affiliations | Ontario Green (1983–2014) Yukon Green (2016–2019) |
Residence(s) | Huntsville, Ontario, Canada |
Occupation |
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Profession | Teacher |
Frank de Jong (born October 16, 1955) is a Canadian politician, environmentalist, and elementary school teacher. He joined the Green Party of Ontario in 1987 and became the party's first official leader in 1993 – a position he held until November 14, 2009, when he was succeeded by Mike Schreiner. From 2017 to 2019 he was the leader of the Yukon Green Party.[1] De Jong has also campaigned for federal office as a member of the Green Party of Canada.