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Federal Green Party Appoints Interim Leader

Amita Kuttner has become the youngest person, first trans person and first person of east-Asian decent to lead a federal political party in Canada.

CANADA - The Green Party of Canada now has a new interim leader.

The Greens' Federal Council has appointed non-binary astrophysicist Amita Kuttner to the position yesterday. They will lead the party until a new leader is elected next year to replace Annamie Paul.

At 30-years-old, Kuttner will be the youngest person, the first trans person and the first person of east-Asian descent to lead a national political party.

Kuttner is an expert in black holes and is also advocate for action against flooding and climate change.

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