Young climate protesters say vague green ambition in the federal government’s throne speech has added further motivation as they prepare to take to the streets of Toronto and some 50 other Canadian cities and towns on Friday.

Though the party wouldn't divulge details of what led to Haddad's expulsion and reinstatement, the Montreal lawyer said she was kicked out of the leadership race after criticizing the B.C. Green Party. She posted screenshots on Twitter of apparent email exchanges with party leadership, who said she had “discredited” the Green brand.