Elizabeth May
Born: June 9, 1954
Place of Birth: Connecticut, USA
Major Notes:
Elizabeth May is one of Canada's foremost environmental activists.
Born in United States, she moved to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, when she was 18 years old.
She became involved in Nova Scotia environmental issues during the 1970's.
May graduated from Dalhousie Law School in 1983 and became a member of the bar both in Nova Scotia and Ontario.
She was appointed as Senior Policy Advisor for the federal government's Environment Minister in 1986.
After losing a case to pulp companies using chemical sprays in forests, she seemed more determined to investigate
environment issues.
Since 1989, May has been Executive Director of the Board of Directors for the Sierra Club of Canada.
She was instrumental in prodding the federal government to move people away from the Sydney tar sands.
May has received numerous awards for her work including the prestigious International Earthcare Award from
the United States Sierra Club.
In addition, she has authored several books and is frequently a prominent speaker at various organizations and functions.
In August, 2006, Elizabeth May was elected leader of the Green Party, a national Canadian political party.
For detailed research and more information, check out any of the following:
St. Thomas University News Release
Collections Canada
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People in the Diocese
Elizabeth May Article
McLean's Magazine
Last Updated: October 10, 2007
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