Advisory: Itinerary for Elizabeth May – June 11-12, Vancouver Island

(OTTAWA) June 10, 2016 - Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands), attends the following events on the weekend of June 11 and 12: 

June 11, 1:30 P.M. (PDT) - Panel Discussion for Orca Awareness Month:

Ms. May joins a panel discussion with Randall Garrison (MP, Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke), Gary Holman (B.C. MLA, North Saanich), Jason Colby (University of Victoria) and representatives of SalishSea.org and the Biosphere Initiative. 

This event is free and open to the public.

Location: Oak Bay United Church, 1355 Mitchell Street, Victoria, B.C.

 

June 11, 7:00 P.M. (PDT) - Energy Solutions for Vancouver Island conference:

Ms. May attends the Island Community Solar Power Co-op - From Global to Local, to discuss the U.N. Paris Agreement and climate change.

Location: John Barsby Community School, 550 Seventh Street, Nanaimo, B.C.

 

June 12, 12:30 P.M. (PDT) - Equal Voice Be the Change 2016 conference:

Ms. May joins an inspiring and informative conversation around women's involvement in politics. Ms. May will be joined by Sheila Malcolmson (MP, Nanaimo-Ladysmith), Josie Osborne, Mayor of Tofino, Erralyn Thomas, Snuneymuxw Councillor, and Natasha Bob, School District 68 Trustee.

Location: The Grand Hotel Nanaimo, 4898 Rutherford Road, Nanaimo, B.C. V9T 4Z4

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For additional information or to arrange an interview, contact:

Dan Palmer
Press Secretary | Attaché de presse
dan.palmer@greenparty.ca
m: (613) 614-4916