What a great endorsement, also, Conservatives on the run.

The Canadian Autoworkers Union (CAW) has backed Green Leader Elizabeth May to win in Saanich-Gulf Islands. May is in a tight two-way race with Conservative incumbent Gary Lunn. “I am very grateful for the endorsement of the CAW; I think that a lot of our goals are aligned. I am thankful for the level of support I have received in this riding, from labour, environmental groups and business leaders, as well as voices that have usually remained nonpartisan like Linda Keen and Alexandra Morton,” said May.

“The union has recognized that the Canada that we love is in peril and that it will take non-partisan cooperation to protect our jobs, social programs, and infrastructure,” said May.

“What is most important is that Canadians become re-engaged in democracy and make their voice heard. All across the country the Greens have so many excellent candidates who if elected will make Canada a better place,” said May. “I am appreciative of all the support for me to win in my riding. I know that I can bring a fresh voice to Canadian politics."

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SIDNEY -  Support for Elizabeth May is surging in Saanich-Gulf Islands (SGI), prompting Stephen Harper and former Finance Minister Jim Flaherty to make a stop in the riding at this critical juncture in the campaign in a desperate bid to shore up support.  Stephen Harper has been in the riding three times since the beginning of the year.

"They are obviously seeing the same things we are - Elizabeth May is poised to make history by winning the riding of Saanich-Gulf Islands," said Jonathan Dickie, Campaign Manager for the Elizabeth May campaign in SGI.

Ms. May has been drawing large crowds and tremendous applause at rallies and debates across the riding. Lawn signs have been impossible to keep in stock and there have been a continual flow of volunteers, including many former Conservatives.

"We’ve felt a growing momentum for the last couple of weeks. This third visit by Stephen Harper confirms it," said Dickie. “The other parties know Elizabeth May is within reach of winning this race. This is a rallying call to all Elizabeth’s supporters. On the 2nd of May, vote for May.”

The May campaign will hold a giant rally on Wednesday, April 27th at the Viscount Aero Center Hangar in Sidney where Elizabeth May will be joined by her Deputy Leader former-NHL star Georges Laraque.  The crowd will also be treated to speeches from former CBC host Arthur Black, author William Deverell, Order of Canada and Order of BC winner Vicky Husband, with music by Chilliwack band member Bill Henderson, who wrote a special song for Elizabeth.