Frank de Jong

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. De Jong has also campaigned for federal office as a member of the Green Party of Canada.

Not to be confused with Frenkie de Jong.
In this Dutch name, the surname is de Jong, not Jong.
Frank de Jong
Speaking at an economics forum in 2007
Leader of the Yukon Green Party
In office
2016–2019
Preceded byKristina Calhoun
Succeeded byPosition abolished
Leader of the Green Party of Ontario
In office
1993–2009
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byMike Schreiner
Personal details
Born (1955-10-16) October 16, 1955
West Luther Township, Ontario, Canada
Political partyGreen
Other political
affiliations		Ontario Green (1983–2014)
Yukon Green (2016–2019)
Residence(s)Huntsville, Ontario, Canada
Occupation
  • Politician
  • environmentalist
ProfessionTeacher
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