In an alarming move that could shake the very foundations of Canadian democracy, Green Party co-leader Elizabeth May has expressed her outrage over the federal debate commission's shocking decision to exclude her party from the upcoming debates.

Awakened at an early hour by the news, May described her response as a "rude awakening" to an unbelievable situation, where inclusion rather than exclusion should be the norm.

The commission's rationale? They accused the Green Party of intentionally reducing its candidate numbers for strategic reasons, claiming it no longer met the criteria for participation in leaders’ debates.

As the French language debate approaches tonight and the English counterpart follows tomorrow, May, who has been a strong voice in debates since 2008, argues that despite shifting rules over the years, her party has consistently qualified.

"The consistency in it is its inconsistency," May remarked, suggesting that larger parties appear intent on silencing the Green Party.

Calling the decision "undemocratic" and a "grave mistake," May urges the public to rally against this ruling, stressing the urgency for citizens to voice their discontent.

Her plea highlights a pivotal moment for democracy in Canada, where she believes the public deserves a full spectrum of political discourse before heading to the polls.

Echoing her sentiments, co-leader Jonathan Pedneault emphasized at a press conference that the decision is a calculated effort to suppress dissent and maintain the political status quo.

He declared it a grave violation of freedom of expression, denying Canadians the essential right to be fully informed ahead of the critical election. Pedneault joins May in demanding that the Debate Commission reconsider its contentious ruling.