Elizabeth May
Elizabeth May is a prominent Canadian politician and environmentalist, serving as the leader of the Green Party of Canada from 2006 to 2019 and again since 2020. She is known for her steadfast advocacy for environmental issues, sustainable development, and social justice. May made headlines recently during a state visit by U.S. President Joe Biden, where she presented a bar of Peace by Chocolate, symbolizing Canadian pride and unity amidst ongoing tensions with the U.S. over trade policies.
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Elizabeth May criticized the government's rapid-fire changes to climate policy, likening them to a strategy used by Donald Trump.
Steven Guilbeault expected to quit Liberal caucus as early as Wednesday, sources say
Canada· 2026-05-27
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May said the Carney government is not serious about climate change.
Canada not on track to meet any climate targets, study findsCanada· 2026-02-13
Green Leader Elizabeth May is expected to visit Tumbler Ridge on Friday.
B.C. Throne Speech delivers sombre message in wake of Tumbler Ridge shootingCanada· 2026-02-13
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May said she expected first responders are going to need a lot of emotional support after the tragedy.
Emotional Carney says nation mourns with Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after deadly school shootingCanada· 2026-02-11
At the same event, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May said she expected first responders are going to need a lot of emotional support.
Live updates: Leaders react to Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, Carney to deliver speech in House of CommonsCanada· 2026-02-11
Elizabeth May is the lone Green Party MP who has supported the Liberal government's budget.
Ontario MP Michael Ma crosses floor to Liberals, putting party one seat short of majorityCanada· 2025-12-12
Elizabeth May, the Green party leader, stated there was 'no chance on God’s green Earth' that an oil tanker would move through certain waters.
Canada may approve a new oil pipeline. First Nations fear another ‘worst-case scenario’ | Canada
United Kingdom· 2025-12-07
Elizabeth May is the Green Party MP who voted with the Liberals on the main budget motion.
Carney government faces impasse over budget bill as MPs head into final week before breakCanada· 2025-12-06
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May is pretty sure that backbench Liberal MPs from British Columbia are really worried.
Even before it’s made public, the Ottawa-Alberta deal is taking heat from all sidesCanada· 2025-11-26
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May supported Mark Carney's budget, which included commitments to emissions reductions.
Ottawa, Alberta close to deal that includes oil pipeline to B.C. coast, sources sayCanada· 2025-11-19
Elizabeth May was the only elected member of the Green Party who supported the government before the vote.
Au Canada, le Parlement adopte le budget soutenu par le premier ministre lors d’un vote de confiance
France· 2025-11-18Elizabeth May is the Green Party Leader who decided to side with Mark Carney's Liberals during the confidence vote.
Canadians’ lack of appetite for an election means smooth sailing for Carney’s first budgetCanada· 2025-11-18
Elizabeth May is the Green Party MP who initially opposed the budget but later indicated she would support it.
Liberal government survives confidence vote on federal budgetCanada· 2025-11-18
Elizabeth May is the Green Party leader who supported the budget based on commitments made by Carney.
Canada's parliament narrowly approves Prime Minister Carney's first federal budgetUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-18
Elizabeth May, the lone Green Party MP in the House of Commons, has agreed to vote for the government’s budget motion after a last-minute climate pledge by Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Outcome remains uncertain hours before key federal budget vote for LiberalsCanada· 2025-11-18
Elizabeth May is a Green Party MP in discussions with the government about voting to pass the budget.
Liberals head into final confidence vote on federal budget expecting a narrow winCanada· 2025-11-17
Elizabeth May is mentioned in relation to the challenges of being environmentally conscious.
For Mark Carney, it’s not easy being greenCanada· 2025-11-08
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May held a forum on marine life concerns in the Salish Sea.
Politics Insider: Anand visits Beijing, signalling thaw in China relationsCanada· 2025-10-19
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May spoke at the BC Aviation Museum during a rollout ceremony.
Politics Insider: Carney’s second trip to the White House approachesCanada· 2025-10-05
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May attended the opening of a trail and held a community meeting.
Politics Insider: Federal ministers target contracts in search for savingsCanada· 2025-09-14
Elizabeth May to step down as Green Party Leader before next federal election.
Politics Insider: Carney drops tariffs on some U.S. goodsCanada· 2025-08-24
Elizabeth May is the Green Party Leader who is in Calgary for the Stampede celebrations.
Politics Insider: Party leaders converge on Calgary for annual StampedeCanada· 2025-07-05
Elizabeth May is the Green Party Leader delivering a keynote address at a conservation society meeting.
Politics Insider: Commons passes major projects legislationCanada· 2025-06-21
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May said in an interview that 57 per cent of her party’s candidates were women in the past election.
Number of women, gender-diverse MPs stall in new Parliament, advocacy group saysCanada· 2025-06-15
Elizabeth May is the Green Leader considering a bid for Speaker of the House of Commons.
At least seven MPs vying to be next Speaker of the House of CommonsCanada· 2025-05-23
Elizabeth May is a co-leader of the Green Party of Canada.
Canadá: triunfo liberal pero en medio de la incertidumbre
Venezuela· 2025-05-04
Elizabeth May is still present after many years, wanting to remain relevant despite challenges.
Opinion: Our dinner with Mark Carney (and the rest of them)Canada· 2025-05-02
Elizabeth May, the other Green co-leader, retained her seat.
One in six seats changed partiesUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-30Fellow co-leader Elizabeth May won her riding in B.C.
Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault resigns after party took only one seatCanada· 2025-04-30
The Elizabeth May Caucus of One, a.k.a. the Green Party, lost nearly half its support compared to 2021.
Opinion: This election leaves every party humbled – but the Liberals least of allCanada· 2025-04-30