A Victoria woman has been named Miss Earth Canada 2023. Layanna Robinson took the top spot at the week-long event in Toronto, which finished Sunday (Nov. 13).

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The competition included opportunities for the contestants to showcase their motives, talents and passions. There were also fitness tests, an evening gown competition, a talent show and a swimwear competition.

Robinson competed in all areas of the event. She is a classically-trained ballet dancer and performed the Princess Florine variation from the Sleeping Beauty ballet.

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There were 50 competitors vying for the crown.

Robinson says pageantry fuels her desire to give back to her community.

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Robinson offers free that educate youth about the early signs of domestic violence and what healthy relationships look like.

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Robinson will now travel to Vietnam to represent Canada at Miss Earth 2023.

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The dates of Miss Earth 2023 have not been announced.

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