[:en]Webinar: Advancing Canada's Climate Goals through Sustainable Finance[:]
2024-05-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | British Columbia
Join MP Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada, and other parliamentarians for a webinar on climate-aligned finance marking one year since Motion 84 was introduced.
Please watch the press conference on climate-aligned finance policy that Elizabeth participated in last year here: Press Conference on Climate-Aligned Financing (youtube.com)
Please register for this *free* webinar at the website linked below.

[:en]Elizabeth May Keynote: Atlantic BIOCON 2024[:]
2024-05-29 08:45 - 09:15 (America/Halifax) | Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary’s University, 903 Robie Street, Halifax, NS, B3H3C2, Canada
Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich–Gulf Islands and Leader of the Green Party of Canada, will deliver a keynote address to the Atlantic BIOCON conference taking place at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia from May 28-30. Her keynote is scheduled for May 29th from 8:45am-9:15am AT.
Elizabeth will discuss the battle against climate change, and how it relates to the opportunity for solutions in the bioeconomy.

[:en]Brentwood Bay Festival and Parade[:]
2024-06-01 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Pioneer Park, 7130 W Saanich Road, Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, V8M1P8, Canada
Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich–Gulf Islands and Leader of the Green Party of Canada, will march in the Brentwood Bay Parade and speak during the opening ceremonies of the festival on Saturday, June 1st. The parade begins at 10am and Elizabeth’s speech will take place at approximately 11am PT.
Please find more details here: Brentwood Bay Festival

[:en]BC Trails Day - Music in the Park[:]
2024-06-01 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | John Dean Provincial Park, 1510 Dean Park Road, North Saanich, British Columbia, V8L5E1, Canada
Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich–Gulf Islands and Leader of the Green Party of Canada, will celebrate BC Trails Day on Saturday, June 1 from 2-4pm PT. The event will take place in the main parking lot at John Dean Park.
The Friends of the John Dean Park Society are hosting Music in the Park, with music provided by Sidney Brass. They will also be celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Friends of John Dean Park Society and the purchase of Lot B on Mount Newton, which will add 15 acres of land to the park.

[:en]Elizabeth May Keynote: Federation of Canadian Municipalities Annual Conference[:]
2024-06-08 11:30 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Calgary Telus Convention Centre, 120 9th Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 0P3, Canada
Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich–Gulf Islands and Leader of the Green Party of Canada, will deliver a keynote address to delegates at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Annual Conference and Trade Show from June 6-9 2024. Her keynote is scheduled for 11:30am-12pm MT on June 8.
Elizabeth will speak about delivering local solutions, investments and innovations that directly improve Canadians’ quality of life.

[:en]Gala: Wabano Ignite the Spirit Drum[:]
2024-06-20 17:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Ottawa Conference and Event Centre, 200 Coventry Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich–Gulf Islands and Leader of the Green Party of Canada, will join the beat with Wabano Indigenous Centre for Excellence in Healthcare Services in celebration of National Indigenous People’s Day.

[:en]Cordova Bay Day[:]
2024-06-22 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | British Columbia
Please join Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich–Gulf Islands, at the annual Cordova Bay Day on Saturday, June 22. The event is held primarily along Cordova Bay Road at a number of venues.

[:en]World Refugee Day Community Picnic in Saanich[:]
2024-06-22 12:30 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver) | Cadboro-Gyro Park, Sinclair Road, Saanich, British Columbia, Canada
Please join Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich–Gulf Islands and Leader of the Green Party of Canada, at the World Refugee Day community picnic on Saturday, June 22 from 12:30pm-3:30pm. The event will be held at Cadboro-Gyro Park. This gathering will feature free food, musical performances and youth-friendly activities for families to enjoy. Learn more about refugee experiences and engage with those of refugee backgrounds.

[:en]VIPIO Awards - Celebrating India on Vancouver Island![:]
2024-06-30 | Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, British Columbia, V8L 1W9, Canada
Join Elizabeth at the highly anticipated Vancouver Island’s People of India Origin (VIPIO) Award Night Dinner! Hosted by Ab’s Multimedia, this evening promises to be an unforgettable celebration of excellence and achievement.
People of Indian origin have more than 115 years long history on Vancouver Island and have contributed a lot in various aspect of society. VIPIO Awards recognizes contributions by people of Indian origin residing on Vancouver Island who have made significant achievements in two areas namely Business and Community Services.
Tickets are available on Eventbrite (click here) and Ticket Taylor (click here).
DATE: Sunday, 30th June
TIME: 5.30 PM Onwards
PLACE: 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC V8L 1W9

[:en]Sidney Days[:]
2024-06-30 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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.

[:en]Sidney Lions Pancake Breakfast[:]
2024-07-01 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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]Salt Spring Island Canada Day Show and Shine[:]
2024-07-01 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | British Columbia
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]Saturna Island Canada Day Lamb BBQ[:]
2024-07-01 10:00 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | British Columbia
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]Sidney Canada Day Parade[:]
2024-07-01 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | British Columbia
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]March with Elizabeth in the Victoria Pride Parade![:]
2024-07-07 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | British Columbia
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]Saanich Strawberry Festival[:]
2024-07-07 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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]ASK Salt Spring[:]
2024-07-26 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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]March with Elizabeth in the Salt Spring Island Pride Parade![:]
2024-07-27 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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]APPLICATIONS OPEN: New Horizons for Seniors Program Community-based Stream[:]
2024-08-01 | British Columbia
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 Vancouver Pride Parade![:]
2024-08-04 | British Columbia
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]Saanich Fall Fair[:]
2024-08-31 - 2024-09-02 | British Columbia
Elizabeth will attend the Saanich Fall Fair, scheduled for August 31-September 2. More details TBA.

[:en]Community Meeting - Pender Islands[:]
2024-09-04 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | 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]Community Meeting - Central Saanich[:]
2024-09-05 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | 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 - Sidney[:]
2024-09-06 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | 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]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]Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope - Victoria[:]
2024-09-08 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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]Community Meeting - Cordova Bay[:]
2024-09-08 14:30 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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]Community Meeting - Mayne Island[:]
2024-09-10 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | 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 - Galiano Island[:]
2024-09-11 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | 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 - Gordon Head[:]
2024-09-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | 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
