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The statement says opposition to pipelines that are designed only to move bitumen out of Canada for foreign profit. It frames the issue as one of national interest and profit, not general energy transport.
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Originally said in English.
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About Elizabeth May
Canadian politician and environmentalist
Elizabeth Evans May is a Canadian politician, environmentalist, lawyer, activist, and author. She has served as the Member of Parliament for Saanich, Gulf Islands since 2011, and she has led the Green Party of Canada in two periods, first from 2006 to 2019 and again from 2022. She is known for her long role in Canadian Green politics and for work that combines environmental advocacy with public office. Her public profile reflects both party leadership and parliamentary service, with her name most closely associated with environmental issues and political activism.
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