Elizabeth May

[:en]Salt Spring Island Community Meeting - January 11[:]
2025-01-11 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Gulf Islands Secondary School, 232 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, British Colombia, V8K 2A9, Canada
We hope you consider joining a community discussion on Salt Spring Island on Saturday, January 11 from 3:30-5pm at the Gulf Islands Secondary School.
For further questions or comments, please email Elizabeth.May.C1@parl.gc.ca

[:en]North Saanich Residents Association Community Meeting[:]
2024-12-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church
At 7pm PT on Thursday December 5, 2024, Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich–Gulf Islands and Leader of the Green Party of Canada, will attend and speak at the North Saanich Residents Association community meeting. Below is a full schedule for the meeting:

NSRA Community Meeting – Two Guest Speakers

Thursday 7:00 p.m. December 5th at the Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church
Dan Oshanek – Bylaw Enforcement Officer for the District of North Saanich
Dan will provide an overview of what residents should know about bylaw enforcement processes including:

How residents can submit requests for by-law enforcement.
The process by which complaints are addressed.
The most common by-law issues he addresses.

If you have questions you wish to ask Dan, you can submit them to us by email no later than Monday December 2nd at 10:00 a.m.
We feel this approach will allow Dan to consider his responses in advance of the meeting and allow those of you who may be reluctant to speak at the meeting to have your questions considered. When you submit your query, please do not include the specifics of the individuals or specific address of your concern.
Time permitting, we will also be accepting questions from the floor.

Elizabeth May – Leader of the Green Party of Canada and Member of Parliament representing the riding of Saanich Gulf Islands
Elizabeth’s presentation will include her thoughts on:

How to make the parliamentary system more collaborative in today’s political climate.
How to ensure that climate change and environmental issues remain at the top of the agenda for governments when the focus seems to be on affordability, housing and crime.
Some of the positive environmental initiatives she is seeing around the world.

Elizabeth will also entertain questions from NSRA members.

[:en]Future Voters Summit[:]
2024-11-19 - 2024-11-20 | Queen’s Manor Event Centre, 2 Auction Lane, Brampton, ON, L6T5V8, Canada
On Tuesday November 19, 2024 at 2:15pm ET, Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich–Gulf Islands and Leader of the Green Party of Canada, will be providing remarks at the Future Voters Summit in Brampton, ON, on youth in politics and the importance of young voters.

[:en]National Day for Truth and Reconciliation[:]
2024-09-30 | Royal Athletic Park, 1014 Caledonia Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia, V8T1E8, Canada
Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich–Gulf Islands and Leader of the Green Party of Canada, will be in Victoria, BC for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2024.
She will join the Songhees First Nation for their annual South Island Powwow, which is an opportunity to recognise Survivors and their families in the spirit of reconciliation and celebrate Indigenous cultures and resiliency through song and dance.
Details below:
Where: Royal Athletic Park 1014 Caledonia Ave, Victoria, BC
When: September 30th, 2024. Gates Open at 10 am, Grand Entry at 12:00 PM
Free Admission. Everyone Welcome!

[:en]British Home Child Day[:]
2024-09-28
On September 28 2024, Elizabeth will recognise British Home Child Day. This day recognises and honours the contributions of the over 100,000 British Home Children who established roots in Canada between 1869 and the 1930s.

[:en]Green Party appearing before Hogue Commission on Foreign Interference[:]
2024-09-19
On Thursday September 19, the Green Party leadership will be attending and appearing before the Hogue Commission on foreign interference.

[:en]Community Meeting - Saturna Island[:]
2024-09-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Saturna Recreation and Culture Centre, 104 Harris Road, Saturna Island, BC, V0N 2Y0, Canada
We hope you consider joining a community discussion on Saturday, September 14th, taking place from 2-3:30pm PST!
For further questions or comments, please email Elizabeth.May.C1@parl.gc.ca

[:en]Community Meeting - Salt Spring Island[:]
2024-09-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Gulf Islands Secondary School, 232 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, British Colombia, V8K 2A9, Canada
We hope you consider joining a community discussion on Friday, September 13th, taking place from 7-8:30pm PST!
For further questions or comments, please email Elizabeth.May.C1@parl.gc.ca

[:en]Pender Community Conversations[:]
2024-09-13 09:30 - 12:30 | Pender Island Community Hall, 4418 Bedwell Harbour Road, Pender Island, BC, V0N 2M1, Canada
On Friday, September 13, Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich–Gulf Islands and Leader of the Green Party of Canada, will be on Pender Island to attend the bi-monthly “Community Conversations.” Come to ask questions and enjoy a community lunch afterwards with live music!
TIME: The Community Conservations meeting will run from 9:30am-11:30am and the community lunch will take place immediately after at 11:30am.
LOCATION: Pender Islands Community Hall, 4418 Bedwell Harbour Road

[:en]Community Meeting - Gordon Head[:]
2024-09-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Sngequ House, University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, British Columbia, V8P 5C2, Canada
We hope you consider joining a community discussion on Thursday, September 12th, taking place from 7-8:30pm PST!
For further questions or comments, please email Elizabeth.May.C1@parl.gc.ca

[:en]Community Meeting - Galiano Island[:]
2024-09-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Galiano Island Community Hall, 141 Sturdies Bay Road, Galiano Island, British Columbia, V0N1P0, Canada
We hope you consider joining a community discussion on Wednesday, September 11th, taking place from 7-8:30pm PST!
For further questions or comments, please email Elizabeth.May.C1@parl.gc.ca

[:en]Community Meeting - Mayne Island[:]
2024-09-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Mayne Island Community Centre, 493 Felix Jack Road, Mayne Island, BC, V0N 2J2, Canada
We hope you consider joining a community discussion on Tuesday, September 10th, taking place from 7-8:30pm PST!
For further questions or comments, please email Elizabeth.May.C1@parl.gc.ca

[:en]Community Meeting - Cordova Bay[:]
2024-09-08 14:30 - 16:00 | Cordova Bay 55+ Association, 1-5238 Cordova Bay Road, Cordova Bay, British Columbia, V8Y 2L2, Canada
We hope you consider joining a community discussion on Sunday, September 8th, taking place from 2:30-4pm PST!
For further questions or comments, please email Elizabeth.May.C1@parl.gc.ca

[:en]Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope - Victoria[:]
2024-09-08 09:00 - 14:00 | Royal Roads University (Lower Field by the Boat House), 2005 Sooke Road, Victoria, BC, V9B5Y2, Canada
Join Elizabeth at Ovarian Cancer Canada’s 2024 Walk of Hope. All proceeds support their work as the only national charity dedicated to overcoming this disease and eradicating it from the future. Walk with us to demand action and deliver change for women and families.
Date: September 8, 2024
Location: Royal Roads University (Lower Field by the Boat House) | 2005 Sooke Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2
Time: 9:00am-2:00pm

[:en]Fall Fair - Salt Spring Island Farmer's Institute[:]
2024-09-07 - 2024-09-08 | 351 Rainbow Road, 351 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K2M4, Canada
On September 7-8, please join Elizabeth as she attends the annual Salt Spring Island Farmer’s Institute Fall Fair! The theme of this year’s fair is “Beauty and the Beets.” Come and celebrate with the community, enjoy the festivities and live music and meet some animal friends!
The Fair is held at 351 Rainbow Road on Salt Spring Island. Find out how to volunteer at the Fair here.

GATE ADMISSION

ADULTS (18+)
1-Day Pass $12
2-Day Pass $15

YOUTH (7-17)
1-Day Pass $8
2-Day Pass $10

SENIORS: Show your CareCard for $1 off per day

FREE ADMISSION

Kids 6 and under

Valid members of the the SSI Farmers’ Institute*

Valid members of 4-H*​​

*Must show membership card at the ticket booth.

FAIR HOURS

SATURDAY, SEPT 7
Gates are open from 7:30am
Vendors and exhibitors open at 9am
Main Building & Annex open at 11am
Gates are closed at 5pm

SUNDAY, SEPT 8
Gates are open from 7:30am
Vendors and exhibitors open at 9am
Main Building & Annex open at 11am
Gates are closed at 5pm
All exhibit entries must be removed by 6pm

[:en]Community Meeting - Sidney[:]
2024-09-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, British Columbia, V8L 1W9, Canada
We hope you consider joining a community discussion on Friday, September 6th, taking place from 7-8:30pm PST!
For further questions or comments, please email Elizabeth.May.C1@parl.gc.ca

[:en]Community Meeting - Central Saanich[:]
2024-09-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Brentwood Bay Resort, 849 Verdier Avenue, Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, V8M1C5, Canada
We hope you consider joining a community discussion on Thursday, September 5th, taking place from 7-8:30pm PST!
For further questions or comments, please email Elizabeth.May.C1@parl.gc.ca

[:en]Community Meeting - Pender Islands[:]
2024-09-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Pender Island Community Hall, 4418 Bedwell Harbour Road, Pender Island, BC, V0N 2M1, Canada
We hope you consider joining a community discussion on Wednesday, September 4th, taking place from 7-8:30pm PST!
For further questions or comments, please email Elizabeth.May.C1@parl.gc.ca

[:en]Saanich Fall Fair[:]
2024-08-31 - 2024-09-02
Elizabeth will attend the Saanich Fall Fair, scheduled for August 31-September 2. More details TBA.

[:en]March with Elizabeth in the Vancouver Pride Parade![:]
2024-08-04
Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich–Gulf Islands and Leader of the Green Party of Canada, will march in the Vancouver Pride Parade on August 4th.
More details TBA.

[:en]APPLICATIONS OPEN: New Horizons for Seniors Program Community-based Stream[:]
2024-08-01
The federal government is launching its annual New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) community-based stream 2024-2025 Call for Proposals on August 1st, 2024.

Community based projects are volunteer-based and must:

Address one or more program objectives;
Be local projects that have support from the community;
Be led or inspired by seniors.

The government has identified the following national priorities for these projects:

1) Supporting healthy aging;
2) Preventing senior abuse;
3) Celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion;
4) Supporting financial security

Projects are funded via annual grants to support senior-led or inspired organizations to a maximum of $25,000 and are distributed to communities across the country.

Organisations can apply for funding until September 12. Projects are eligible to receive up to $25,000. This link provides additional information about this exciting opportunity and will update to include application information as of August 1st: New Horizons for Seniors Program – Canada.ca.

[:en]March with Elizabeth in the Salt Spring Island Pride Parade![:]
2024-07-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Rainbow Road and Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada
Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich–Gulf Islands and Leader of the Green Party of Canada, will march in the Salt Spring Island Pride Parade on July 27th.
More details TBA.

[:en]ASK Salt Spring[:]
2024-07-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Salt Spring Island Multi Space, 124 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada
Elizabeth will attend ASK Salt Spring and answer questions from constituents.
ASK Salt Spring is a public forum to engage in issues of local interest that gathers every Friday from 11am-1pm PT in the SIMS (former Middle School) classroom next to the Boardroom.

[:en]Saanich Strawberry Festival[:]
2024-07-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Beaver Beach, Elk Lake Regional Park
Elizabeth will attend the 57th annual Saanich Strawberry Festival. This family-friendly, fun, free event features live music, many fun activities and the traditional serving of strawberries and ice cream.

[:en]March with Elizabeth in the Victoria Pride Parade![:]
2024-07-07 11:00 - 13:00
Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich–Gulf Islands and Leader of the Green Party of Canada, will march in the Victoria Pride Parade on July 7th. More details TBA.

[:en]Sidney Canada Day Parade[:]
2024-07-01 11:30 - 13:00
Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich–Gulf Islands and Leader of the Green Party of Canada, will be marching and handing out Canada pins at the Canada Day parade in Sidney, BC on July 1st.
https://www.peninsulacelebrations.org/events/canadadayparade

[:en]Saturna Island Canada Day Lamb BBQ[:]
2024-07-01 10:00 - 16:30
Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich–Gulf Islands and Leader of the Green Party of Canada, will attend the Saturna Island BBQ taking place on July 1st from 10am-4:30pm. She will be present from 2:45pm-4pm. Lamb meals will be served from 2-3pm. Tickets range from $30 for adults and $15 for children under 12.

[:en]Salt Spring Island Canada Day Show and Shine[:]
2024-07-01 10:00 - 15:00
Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich–Gulf Islands and Leader of the Green Party of Canada, will be in attendance at the Salt Spring Island Canada Day Show and Shine from 1-2pm on July 1st. The event will take place at Rainbow Rd and Jackson Ave on Salt Spring Island.

[:en]Sidney Lions Pancake Breakfast[:]
2024-07-01 08:00 - 10:00 | Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, British Columbia, V8L 1W9, Canada
Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich–Gulf Islands and Leader of the Green Party of Canada, will be flipping pancakes at the Sidney Lions Pancake Breakfast on July 1st from 8am-10am! It will be held at the Mary Winspear Centre Courtyard.

[:en]Sidney Days[:]
2024-06-30 19:30 - 21:00 | Beacon Park, 9801 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC, V8L4X3
Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich–Gulf Islands and Leader of the Green Party of Canada, will be delivering a speech at the opening ceremony at Sidney Days, which will be held in Beacon Park on June 30 at 7:30pm.
