Elizabeth May Names Ottawa's Biggest 'Showboat'
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Elizabeth May joins Can’t Be Censored for a wide-ranging conversation about politics, leadership, and the state of Canada today.From Parliament to Trump, free speech, faith in institutions, and the future of the Green movement, May opens up like never before — with humour, honesty, and zero spin.She talks about working across party lines, what she really thinks of Trudeau and Poilievre, the Emergencies Act, and why she believes Canadians are craving more authenticity in politics.And yes — she also reveals who she thinks is Ottawa’s biggest showboat.Chapters:00:00 – Intro00:20 – Elizabeth May on Political Civility in Canada01:00 – Friendship with Pierre Poilievre02:00 – Disagreeing Without Being Disagreeable03:00 – From Theology Student to Environmental Activist04:00 – How Her Mother Inspired a Lifetime of Activism05:00 – Faith, Spirituality & Public Service07:00 – Why Hope and Faith Still Matter in Politics08:00 – U.S. Citizenship, Trump, and Global Politics09:30 – Trump’s Impact on Democracy & the Constitution10:30 – Comparing U.S. and Canadian Political Systems12:30 – Why Canada Needs Electoral Reform14:00 – Greens, Alberta, and False Majority Governments16:00 – Leadership, Succession, and Party Unity18:00 – Reform Party History & Conservative Evolution20:00 – How the Greens Build Grassroots Power21:00 – Climate Change, Wildfires & Urgent Action22:00 – Trudeau, Carney & Missed Climate Opportunities23:30 – Mulroney’s Environmental Legacy24:30 – Alberta Energy Transition & Green Jobs27:00 – Renewable Energy & Geothermal Potential28:00 – How Alberta Can Lead in Clean Energy29:00 – Ostrich Farm Controversy Explained30:00 – Government Overreach or Public Health Duty?32:00 – Emergencies Act & Freedom Convoy Vote34:00 – Inside Parliament During the Ottawa Blockade36:00 – Freedom, Safety & Civil Liberties Debate38:00 – Rapid-Fire Round39:00 – Who’s the Biggest Showboat in Parliament?40:00 – Best Debaters in Canadian Politics41:00 – Hidden Talents & Cooking Secrets43:00 – Favorite Curse Word & Marriage Stories46:00 – Finding Love Later in Life47:00 – Message to Young Canadians & Future Leaders