Federal Election 2011

Conservation Voters of BC endorsed six candidates in the May 2, 2011 federal election, and offer our congratulations to the four that won (below). We look forward to seeing these green champions keep the environment on the national agenda!

Elizabeth May (Green Party – Saanich - Gulf Islands)

The national leader of Canada’s Green Party, Elizabeth brings an impeccable track record as a national environmental champion as well as a strong affinity for the issues in her local riding. Named by Newsweek as one of the world’s most influential women, she’s going to make history by being the first Green elected to Canada’s parliament.

Joyce Murray (Liberal – Vancouver Quadra)

As a federal MP, Joyce introduced a Private Member’s Bill to ban oil tanker traffic on B.C.’s north coast and has championed action on climate change, renewable energy production, oil sands regulation and innovation for a greener economy.

Fin Donnelly (NDP – New Westminster - Coquitlam & Port Moody)

A long-time protector of the Fraser River, Fin works hard to defend our marine ecosystem and coastal communities. As NDP Fisheries and Oceans Critic, he by introducing legislation to protect wild salmon and ban dangerous oil super tankers off BC’s north coast.

Randall Garrison (NDP – Esquimalt Juan de Fuca)

As a councillor in Esquimalt, Randall secured Council support for aggressive targets for greenhouse gas reduction, as well as strong measures to achieve them. He was one of the first municipal councillors in B.C. to champion a resolution opposing oil tanker traffic on B.C.’s coast.