Christine Saulnier, Director
Christine Saulnier is the Nova Scotia director for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. She moved to Halifax in 2003 after completing her doctorate in political science at York University specializing in Canadian Politics and Women and Politics. Christine grew up in rural New Brunswick and is pleased to be back living in the Maritimes. Christine feels privileged to be paid to do the work she does and is inspired by the level of commitment of so many individuals (many of whom are not paid) who work to achieve social and economic justice in the region. She currently joins some of them on various boards and organizations including as a board member of the Nova Scotia Citizen’s Health Care Network, Adsum for Women and Children, and a member of Feminists for Just and Equitable Public Policy and the Community Coalition to End Poverty in Nova Scotia.
"2009 marks the tenth year of the Nova Scotia office of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. It is a small but mighty organization. It has produced 115 publications over its 10 years and has gained credibility and visibility becoming a go-to organization for the media. With the help of its loyal supporters, 300 plus members and 40 plus Research Associates, it will continue to raise debate and propose policy alternatives that will get us closer to a achieving a more economically and socially just, as well as environmentally sustainable province and Atlantic region."