Last month, The Canadian Press reported federal Green leader Elizabeth May "recently bought a house in New Glasgow, which sits in the riding of Central Nova where she plans to run in the next federal election." But she could soon be getting some help with her accommodation expenses from the party. Christopher Ian Bennett, who served as the national communication director for Ms. May's leadership campaign, is introducing a motion at the Green's upcoming federal council meeting calling on the party to "reimburse the Leader for up to $300 per month for health and dental insurance costs and up to $1,000 for the costs of maintaining a second residence in Centra Nova."

In an interview with Public Eye, Mr. Bennett, who sits on the council, explained, "In the past, it's been part of the party policy to support the leader on expenses when they have to commute or travel like we often do for our press secretary or different people of that nature. And we're trying to give our leader as much support as she can as she continues to build inroads in Nova Scotia and build out our campaign." Green communications director John Chenery didn't return a phone call placed yesterday morning. The council is scheduled to meet on August 19.