It is personal - deep in my bones and my flesh - the knowledge that we squandered our chance to avoid the climate emergency; to act when it would have been so much easier, as we did to stop acid… — Elizabeth May Copy Share Image
I was part of Environment Canada's work to stop acid rain, create national parks, clean up the Great Lakes, develop new environmental legislation and negotiate the treaty that saved the ozone layer. — Elizabeth May Copy Share Image
The movement across Canada to fight toxic chemicals is a women's movement. It's a concern about health; it's very intimate. — Elizabeth May Copy Share Image
We have an existential crisis, which is the climate crisis. Canada is one of the laggards in the industrialized world. Our record is terrible. — Elizabeth May Copy Share Image
“My ears are bleeding. I have a nasty headache. I'm trapped in a room with a murderous faery and I blame you." "That's fair.” — Elizabeth May Copy Share Image
“Stick by me,” Daniel says to Gavin. “Don’t do anything bloody stupid, all right? Not like last time.” “You know me, old chap,” Gavin… — Elizabeth May Copy Share Image
“I know the power names hold better than anyone. Yesterday, I was a girl without an identity, someone risen from the ashes of a… — Elizabeth May Copy Share Image
I certainly know that the NDP and the Liberals talk about understanding climate science; they just haven't put forward anything that suggests they actually… — Elizabeth May Copy Share Image
We've certainly always been a feminist party, with strong feminist principles. — Elizabeth May Copy Share Image
“I'm immortal. You consider the future because one day you'll die. I don't have that uncertainty." - Kiaran” — Elizabeth May Copy Share Image
“I've changed my mind. Stop inadequately playing human," I say. "Drop her hand and step away. Take a very big step.” — Elizabeth May Copy Share Image
My funny speech wasn't funny. That's not the first time a politician has done that. — Elizabeth May Copy Share Image
If one group of people say a woman has a right to choose, I get queasy because I'm against abortion. I don't think a… — Elizabeth May Copy Share Image
“I buckle my sword sheath to my waist and head for the trees. “If you’re coming, hurry up.” They glance at each other, but… — Elizabeth May Copy Share Image
