CAGreen Party Leader Elizabeth May expresses cautious optimism that her party might win the North Vancouver-Capilano by-election scheduled for August 31, citing the Liberal government's recent climate policy rollbacks and the geographical proximity of controversial projects to the riding. The Greens are fielding Shelley Luce, an environmental scientist and former city advisor, in the race. Historically, the Greens have struggled in this riding, achieving at most 12% of the vote in 2019. May points to federal approvals of projects such as the dredging of Burrard Inlet, which environmental groups oppose due to ecological risks, as factors that could sway voter sentiment. However, poll analyst Éric Grenier doubts the Greens' chances of winning but acknowledges the possibility of a strong showing.
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