Elizabeth May welcomes Conservative Interim Leader Rona Ambrose

(OTTAWA) Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada, released the following statement after Rona Ambrose was announced as the new Conservative Interim Leader:

“I welcome Ms. Ambrose as the new Conservative Interim Leader and look forward to working with her on issues that are important to Canadians.

“Canadians would prefer a more respectful and collaborative parliament.

“Once parliament resumes, we have a lot of work to do. I enjoyed a constructive working relationship with Rona Ambrose over many years when she was in cabinet and am sure we will be able to continue to do so in opposition.”

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