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Christine Saulnier (she/her)
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CCPA-NS Director; mom of 3; PhD poli sci; Acadian; justice-seeker; equity promoter. Cupe 3912 member. Opinions are mine. https://policyalternatives.ca/offices/nova-scotia
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@pamframpton.bsky.social asks some good questions about an EDUCATION report done by academics for the NL gov that was then edited and now has fake references. Taking away from the report’s recommendations. Eroding trust is costly for a democracy #nlpoli
www.saltwire.com/newfoundland...
Excerpt from this article with some questions: Under what circumstances would citations be added to a report commissioned by the government and compiled by trusted academics? Was Al used in the editing process? If so, why? Were there any checks and balances in place to ensure that no mistakes were introduced to the text? Was someone using Al irresponsibly in editing a report that contained recommendations about the responsible use of Al?
October 29, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Dal academic contract staff have reached a tentative agreement. MSVU CUPE 3912 members have failed to reach an agreement. SMU 3912 part time faculty have conciliation tmrw and are also strike ready. solidarity! #pse #halisky
Poster graphic says: STRIKE ACTION CONFIRMED AT MSVU FOLLOWING THE FINAL ROUND OF NEGOTIATIONS, NO AGREEMENT WAS REACHED WITH THE EMPLOYER. STRIKE BEGINS: WEDNESDAY, OCT 22, AT 12:01 P.M. TEACHING, GRADING, AND NEW MATERIALS WILL STOP. KICKOFF GATHERING: SETON BUILDING ENTRANCE NOON, OCT 22.
October 21, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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Fall is beautiful in Nova Scotia. This is a lovely 5km hike. Wolfville watershed nature preserve. The Annapolis valley is a treasure.
A path through the forest covered in a blanket of fall leaves. Trail information plaque CONSERVATION WOLFVILLE WATERSHED NATURE PRESERVE This 605 acre Preserve is home to many exceptional natural features, including old-growth Hemlock forests towering above large, steep sided ravines. The property also supports stands of Acadian forest, on the path to becoming the old-growth Acadien forest that once thrived on this landscape, and a diversity of interesting plants and animals. The protection of this is the result of a unique partnership between the Nove Scotia Nature Trust and the Town of Wolfville, under the visionary leadership of Mayor Robert a Stead. This exciting precedent for government conservation is the first agreement of its kind in Canada. The protection of this property ensures that its unique ecological features are preserved for future generations to enjoy. The site also provides excellent educational and ecological research opportunities. The Preserve is part of a province-wide network of Nature Trest conservation lands, protected forever, in partnership with private landowners. and community partnership in land Please respect this protected ares. Help us to preserve this natural treasure for future generations. View of fields and Blomidin Mountains and the Minus basin chocolatey colour water. Photo taken in Gaspereau valley.
October 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Solidarity with these workers. Atlantic postal workers were out first. I stopped by the line last night on Almon. This is a critical service especially for rural communities. @cupwsttp.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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On the lines in solidarity with @dalfaculty.bsky.social
Photo of 3 women, MSVUFA faculty Tammy Findlay, me and DFA professor Liz Fitting holding a sign DFA faculty locked out! On the corner of university and robie. President of the DFA Dave Westwood with professor Liz fitting in front of Dalhousie University campus signs with a sign that reads DFA faculty locked out! People with picket signs that read DFA Faculty LOCKED OUT! DFA Dal is PEOPLE not BUILDINGS Dal Works Because we do
August 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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C’est le #quinzou! Bonne fête nationale chers Acadiens et Acadiennes ❤️🤍💙💛
Image d’un drapeau acadien et le message: bonne fête nationale des acadiens et acadiennes!
August 15, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Today is Davis Day in #NovaScotia
« A solemn commemoration for unions and a public recognition of the destructive and murderous power of unfettered capitalism. » important to know and remember our history as @halifaxexaminer.ca notes #nspoli #CanLab

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June 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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The number of unhoused has doubled since last count. The reasons should not surprise anyone- lack of income (including b/c of jobs that do not pay enough) to afford housing available in the market. People can't choose, if they have no options. #nspoli
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Graph with summary of data from the report. HRM Homelessness Snapshot for the week of May 28, 2025 Number of Individuals and Heads of Families Currently Experiencing Homelessness 1211 66% Experiencing Chronic Homelessness Homeless-Tri & Co Morbid 157 •Identify as Indigenous 257 Identify as being of African Descent 186 Identify as Male 58.53% Identify as Female 38.09% Identify as Gender Diverse 3.13% Actively Homeless 1211 Identify as Male 710 Identify as Female 462 Gender Diverse 38 Gender Unknown 1
May 31, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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We remember the 26 men killed at Westray & continue the fight for safe workplaces. « This is a story of incompetence,of mismanagement, bureaucratic bungling, of deceit, of ruthlessness, of cover up, of apathy, of expediency & of cynical interference."
Justice Peter Richard, The Westray Story #nspoli
A photo of the sign at the park says: Their Light shall always shine memorial park. The memorial at the park image of a miners light. Has the names of the men and their ages. Some of the words: This symbol honors the twenty-six men who lost their lives in the Plymouch Mine Disaster, May 9, 1992 The miner's lamp, central to the design, represents pride of their profession. Extending outward from d and strength that emanates from their memories. twenty-six "rays of light", symbolic of eternal love providing guidance and hope to the miners, now continues to do the same for their families. The light also pays tribute to the kindness, courage and humanity that people extended te one another throughout this tragedy. Dominating over the darkness of the mine, the light that once light shall always shine".
May 9, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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Polls are opened in Nova Scotia. No registration required. No Voter card. Also, you have rights as a worker to take paid time to vote. Find out where you can vote and what you need to vote. #FederalElection

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Canada Elections Act - S.C. 2000, c. 9 (Section 132) Consecutive hours for voting 132 (1) Every employee who is an elector is entitled, during voting hours on polling day, to have three consecutive hours for the purpose of casting his or her vote and, if his or her hours of work do not allow for those three consecutive hours, his or her employer shall allow the time for voting that is necessary to provide those three consecutive hours.
April 28, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Join @ccpanovascotia.bsky.social online or in person. This event will feature researchers talking about our findings related to working conditions in NS. It is also our annual check-in for supporters & a chance to meet our new national Executive Director Peggy Nash!

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Graphic with details of event that says: WORKING CONDITIONS IN NOVA SCOTIA CCPA-NS' ANNUAL CHECK-IN TUESDAY, MAY 6 | 6 - 7:30 PM AST School of Social Work, Dalhousie University in Halifax 1459 LeMarchant Street, Room 1108 This is a hybrid event with an option to attend online. THIS IS A HYBRID EVENT! CCPA CANADIAN CENTRE for POLICY ALTERNATIVES NOVA
April 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Advanced polls open tomorrow. Don’t wait. Vote early. 9-9 Friday to Monday. No voter information card needed. #FederalElection
Find out where you can vote here and what you need to prove your identity and address: www.elections.ca/scripts/vis/...
Screenshot from Elections Canada: Vote on advance polling days Vote at your assigned polling station from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on: Friday, April 18 Saturday, April 19 Sunday, April 20, or Monday, April 21 Learn the difference between advance voting in federal and provincial elections. To find your advance polling station, check your voter information card or use our Voter Information Service. Usual peak voting times on advance polling days.
April 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Next week April 22 6pm at Rad Storm or join online.
Organizing a workers first agenda to address the tariff crisis
Registration link below
Presented by @j4wns.bsky.social
Graphic says: Justice for Workers - Nova Scotia presents... NO ONE LEFT BEHIND Tuesday, April 22md 6pm - Radstorm 2177 Gottingen Street, Halifax NS Doors Open 6pm Coffee and light snacks available Forum starts at 630pm Organizing a workers-first agenda to address the tariff crisis Tariffs and other moves by US President Donald Trump are causing a lot of fear. Many of us don't know what Trump's actions-or the response from our own governments-will mean for our jobs, families, and communities. Featuring: CHRISTINE SAULNIER Nova Scotia Director, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives TONY TRACY Activist & Organizer Justice for Workers Nova Scotia Join us for a Public Forum to learn more about tariffs and Trump's "trade war", the projected impact of the tariffs, and what action we can take to ensure workers have essential protections regardless of our job or immigration status. We'll talk about what we need from all levels of government, including: adequate weekly income and better access to Employment Insurance; a moratorium on rent hikes and evictions; a freeze on food prices; and an end to corporate profiteering. Register at the QR code! NOVA SCOTIA JUSTICE FOR WORKERS
April 17, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Looks like an interesting forum on the care economy tmrw April 3 at 12 ET—risky business: profitizing home care
Register

Link to register for forum
#homecare #CareEconomy
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This is a poster that says REGISTER NOW for this free on-line Forum. See link below. Title is: Risky Business: Profitizing Home Care Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 12 noon Eastern (to 1:30 pm) Hear experts from Canada and the US about the growing trends in home care that are driving profitization in the sector. This is a Care Economy on-line forum. • What is known about profit making in the home care sector • What new information is needed • What solutions could be advanced to improve access and the quality of home care. Dr. Cynthia Cranford is a University of Toronto professor and researcher on precarious labour markets. She is author of Home Care Fault Lines: Understanding Tensions and Creating Alliances (2020, Cornell University Press). Her recent research looks at the social organization of in-home personal care and supports. Kenyon Wallace is a highly respected reporter in the Toronto Star's Business department. He is primarily focused on the intersection of private business with the publicly funded healthcare system. Mary Bugbee is the Healthcare Research & Campaign Director at the Private Equity Stakeholder Project in the US. She is currently preparing a report on private equity acquisitions of US-based healthcare companies in 2024, including home health and home care providers.
April 3, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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NS minimum wage workers see a small 50 cent increase today to $15.70. Bridging the gap between the cost of living & low-wage employment requires government action. The 1% hst cut will do little. The loss of the carbon rebate for them is significant. #nspoli
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Screen grab of website for the Canadian centre for policy alternatives that has the title of the article Nova Scotia minimum wage increase:still not enough
April 1, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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But also these voter turn out numbers for the 2021 fed election are not horrible. (Much lower voter turn out in NS last provincial election and municipal elections.) What will happen this time with a very short federal election period.
Voter turnout 2021 by percentage Age group 18 to 24 years 66 25 to 34 years 71 35 to 44 years 73 45 to 54 years 76 55 to 64 years 80 65 to 74 years 83 75 years and older 78 Canada 76
March 23, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Thank you, @cupe3912.bsky.social for your endorsement. The universities rely heavily these members to provide critical teaching & research support, with zero job security & unfair wages that certainly do not match the education & experience for these positions. #canlab
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The graphic has a purple background and includes the words vote Christine Saulnier for CUPE NS president. CUPE 3912 endorses Christine. Email: christine4cupens@gmail.com Facebook: christinesaulnierns Bluesky csaulnier There is a photo of three women holding a banner that says cupe 3912. The photo is of Christine Saulnier, Lauren McKenzie and Erica Fischer in front of a wall of labour campaign photos at the NSGEU's building.
March 10, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Imagine a world free of discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated.
Here’s to continued collective action for systems and structure changes. Happy International Women’s Day. #IWD2025
Graphic that’s says Happy international women’s day. #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction with four circles on each corner with images in each of diverse women with the strong biceps flexed pose.
March 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Friends, I am super excited to announce that I have decided to run for President of CUPE Nova Scotia. I have spent my life fighting for economic and social justice. After 17 years at CCPA-NS I deeply understand the issues. Given everything that is happening, unions are more important than ever.
Graphic with photo of me and words vote Christine Saulnier for cupe ns president. Bold, effective, strong leadership. Email christine4cupens@gmail.com Facebook christinesaulnierns Instagram christinesaulnierns Bluesky csaulnier
March 6, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Columbia House 10 for 1 cent cassettes. Bryan Adam’s Cuts like a knife was definitely one of them.
February 23, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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I am joining to take calls on CBC’s Maritime Call-in radio show -before that other one, today (Feb 23). Discussing cost of living.
Infographic with small image of me. Text says: LET'S TALK COST OF LIVING How has your life been affected as inflation and the cost of living have soared? Are there changes you've had to make to adapt?" Call into Maritime Connection on CBC this Sunday between 4 - 5pm to join Dr. Christine Saulnier in a discussion about the rising cost of living and its impact on Maritimers. Dr. Christine Saulnier CCPA-NS Director 1-800-565-1940
February 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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One mistake away from homelessness. Our safety net is in tatters. It does not have to be this way. Too many continue to believe that a generous system of social support creates dependency. Rather, targeted miserly programs that remove people’s dignity traps them.
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A black and white image of three people holding a bet that has no holes with a heart image.
January 9, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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It is 9:50 am in #halifax on the first working day back for many. Not much longer on the East Coast for these CEOs to ‘earn’ what the average Cdn worker EARNS in a year. Nothing justifies this level of inequality.
Image of white male suited figurine doll that says comes with free watch set at 10:54. Words read: by the first working day of the year, January 2 10:54am, the richest 100 ceos already made on average $62,661. It took the average Canadian worker all year to earn that amount. @policyalternatives
January 2, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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We have so many gaps to fill in our public systems, but I am grateful for them and the people working within them. My teen was at Halifax’s wonderful IWK children’s hospital for a fracture and had a X-ray, MRI and cast within 90 minutes. When the system works it is wonderful! #publicHealthCare
Physician casting an elbow in hospital bed
December 19, 2024 at 1:47 PM
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So much for evidence-based decision-making. The new Minister of the new NS Department of Opportunities and Social Development doesn’t need any help-they have it handled. www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Image clipped from CBC news of a photo and quote from Scott Armstrong Minister of Opportunities and Social Development saying “we don’t need a report to tell us NS families face challenging times. We are taking measures to make life more affordable while increasing support for those who need it most.”
December 18, 2024 at 1:06 PM