Lynn Hunter, and in 2011, 2015 and 2019 to Green party leader Elizabeth May, who in 2015 won every poll-district within the constituency. The 1988 Conservative loss is attributed to vote splitting between the Progressive Conservatives and the new Reform party. Despite a Conservative majority in 2011, the Greens won their very first elected seat here, and has since become their only stronghold in the country. The peninsular portion of the riding is more competitive, with significant support for all parties except the Liberals. However, the Gulf Isalnds have probably the strongest Green support in the country, with many voters being environmentally conscious, moderate retirees, as well as a notable artist population. This, combined with a very popular MP in Former leader Elizabeth May, Saanich Gulf Islands becoming the safest Green riding. Even with the Green collapse nationally in 2021, May held on with 37%, although it was her lowest voteshare in the riding. Riding associations Riding associations are the local branches of political parties: Members of Parliament This riding has elected the following Members of Parliament: Current Member of Parliament Its Member of Parliament is current and former Green Party leader Elizabeth May. She was first elected in 2011 and is the first Green MP to be elected to the House of Commons. She defeated Conservative Incumbent and cabinet minister Gary Lunn. Election results See also List of Canadian federal electoral districts Past Canadian electoral districts References Library of Parliament Riding Profile 1987–1996 Library of Parliament Riding Profile 1996–2005 Expenditures – 2004 Expenditures – 2000 Expenditures – 1997 Notes External links Website of the Parliament of Canada Website of the Conservative Party in Saanich Gulf Islands Website of the Green Party Website of the Liberal Party of Canada in Saanich Gulf Islands Website of the New Democratic Party (NDP) in Saanich Gulf Islands British Columbia federal electoral districts British Columbia federal electoral districts on Vancouver Island Saanich, British Columbia