The Green Party of Ontario has elected Abhijeet Manay, of Mississauga, as deputy leader of the party, at its annual general meeting held Wednesday, Sept. 14 to 16, in Barrie.

Manay, an educator and instructional designer in the non-profit sector, recently ran as a candidate in Mississauga-Streetsville in the 2018 provincial election.

''In the Green Party of Ontario, I found a political home and, most importantly, I found hope,” said Manay, in a news release. “Hope that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world, because as Margaret Mead said — it’s the only thing that ever has.''

Bonnie North was also elected as a deputy leader at the same meeting. North also ran in the provincial election, in the Barrie-Innisfil area.