Category Archives: Events

Saanich Fall Fair (September 2-4, 2023)

We are seeking volunteers to assist us at our booth in a variety of ways, including setup, cleanup, and helping pass on our Green message to the fairgoers over the three days. There are various opportunities to help that will suit your time and interests, and they are all fun!

To join in this very positive experience, please email: mary.leslie@greenparty.ca

Community Meetings in January 2023

Saanich-Gulf Islands Member of Parliament Elizabeth May will host several non-partisan community meetings in Januaryas follows. These meetings are open to everyone and are an excellent opportunity to hear from Elizabeth about her work in Ottawa and have an opportunity to discuss issues of interest to you. Registration is not required.

Masks are optional, and if you are feeling unwell we ask that you stay home and keep our community safe.

Questions?
Email:  Elizabeth.May.C1@parl.gc.ca
Phone:  250-657-2000
Website: Elizabethmaymp.ca

As always, these are non-partisan events for Elizabeth to update and meet with her constituents in Saanich-Gulf Islands. As Green Party members, it’s a great opportunity to meet and chat with her. It’s also a great opportunity to introduce friends and neighbors to their MP — bring them along!

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2022 Saanich-Gulf Islands Annual General Meeting (AGM) 

The SGI AGM was held Sunday, November 27th at 2:00 p.m., with attendance enabled both in person, in Brentwood Bay, and online, via Zoom.

Dan Kells chaired the meeting. Mona Donovan was elected to the SGI EDA Executive Committee and an amendment to the SGI EDA Constitution and By-laws was approved. Please see meeting minutes and several documents that were discussed for approval.

Six guest speakers introduced themselves as new Green Party officers (click on each name to see their speech):

Elizabeth May, new Leader
Jonathan Pednault, new Deputy Leader
Kevin Dunbar, new Executive Director
Ian Soutar, new President of Federal Council
Deraek Menard, new BC Representative on Federal Council
Bridget Burns, new Mobilizer for BC, AB, Yukon and the Territories

SGI Community Town Hall Meeting (October 13, 2022, 6:30 p.m.)

Elizabeth May is excited to have an opportunity to touch base with constituents in-person! She will be hosting a
Saanich-Gulf Islands Community Town Hall Meeting
Mary Winspear Centre
Thursday, October 13th at 6:30 p.m. PDT.
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This will be in the standard 90 minute format with a brief update from Elizabeth, a Q&A with attendees, and an opportunity for paper petition signing.
The usual round of community meetings in various locations throughout the electoral district was not possible, due to some international travel in Elizabeth’s schedule prior to the House re-sitting for the fall. Fortunately, this one Sidney event during the House break week in October was possible.