Elizabeth May outspent other leaders during federal election

By shannonbrennan

Posted March 26, 2016 8:33 am.

Last Updated March 26, 2016 9:12 am.

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VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Elizabeth May spent more than any other federal party leader to secure her seat in last October’s election.

Financial reports filed with Elections Canada show the Green leader spent almost $230,000 to win her Saanich-Gulf Islands riding.

NDP Leader Tom Mulcair spent the least, shelling out less than $105,000 to hold onto his seat in Montreal Outremont.

Justin Trudeau spent just over $183,000 to clinch his seat in Montreal Papineau and Stephen Harper spent just over $117,000 dollars to win his Calgary heritage riding.

May responded with this tweet:

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