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Christine Saulnier (she/her)
@csaulnier.bsky.social
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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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csaulnier.bsky.social
I am starting to really like this platform. 🐈
sallybeaumont.bsky.social Sally Beaumont | BAFTA Breakthrough | Voice Actor & Game Writer @sallybeaumont.bsky.social · 15d
For anyone of a delicate disposition (like me) Bridget is fine, she came home, so you can just enjoy these wonderful paintings without worrying about a tragic ending!
dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 15d
THREAD.

My parents' cat Bridget vanished. As the weeks dragged on they became ever more worried, so to distract himself my dad began to paint Bridget's adventures, imagining her travelling through time and popping up at some of art & music's most important moments.

I've collected his work here...
January 3, 2026 at 2:31 PM
csaulnier.bsky.social
« Is it expensive to seek out dependable news sources?(…)
A world swamped with misinformation and lies would be a much higher price to pay. »
January 3, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Reposted by Christine Saulnier (she/her)
lukelebrun.ca
8:30 AM, and still no statement from Canada’s prime minister

Perhaps the Governor General should knock on the door of Rideau Cottage to make sure he too was not kidnapped by the US military overnight?
adhaque.bsky.social Adil Haque @adhaque.bsky.social · 1d
"Mexico strongly condemns and rejects the military actions carried out unilaterally ... by armed forces of the United States of America against targets in the territory of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, in clear violation of Article 2 of the [UN] Charter"

www.gob.mx/sre/prensa/m...
January 3, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Reposted by Christine Saulnier (she/her)
policyalternatives.ca
Director of @ccpanovascotia.bsky.social, @csaulnier.bsky.social, says the revenue loss creates a risk that the growing deficit will be used to justify austerity measures in the upcoming budget, [as] many Nova Scotians struggle to meet their basic living costs. www.1015thehawk.com/2025/12/19/c...
CCPA raises concerns over Nova Scotia’s latest budget update
A Nova Scotia policy group is criticizing the province's December budget update, saying it raises serious conc...
www.1015thehawk.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:27 PM
csaulnier.bsky.social
« Fiscal choices matter, and in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, they should be evaluated based on whether they improve affordability and stability for the many. »
@ccpanovascotia.bsky.social response to fiscal update
#nspoli
Nova Scotia fiscal update raises serious concerns about fiscal priorities DECEMBER 18, 2025 Written by: CCPA - NS
December 19, 2025 at 2:11 PM
csaulnier.bsky.social
« All of the experts interviewed by CBC News said factors such as poverty and the lack of safe housing, affordable food, counselling and respite care contribute to families' involvement with the child welfare system. »
Tragic. #nspoli
N.S. child welfare system 'incredibly broken,' say experts after guilty plea in toddler death | CBC News
A mother pleaded guilty to manslaughter this week in the death of her 17-month-old, who had just been returned to her from foster care. Observers say the case sheds a rare and needed spotlight on the ...
www.cbc.ca
December 18, 2025 at 12:58 PM
csaulnier.bsky.social
Let the Nova Scotia government know what your budget priorities are--deadline is tmrw Dec 12th. No to austerity.Their $500 M tax cuts hardly helped those who need it the most and benefited too many who did not. More information on how to submit. #nspoli novascotia.ca/budget-engag...
Budget: engagement
The Government of Nova Scotia is preparing the 2026 to 2027 budget.
novascotia.ca
December 11, 2025 at 8:02 PM
csaulnier.bsky.social
Join the Cdn packaged bread class action lawsuit. The deadline is today- Dec 11! Just takes 2 mins. If you have bought packaged bread btwn 2001-21, ie tortilla, bagel, sliced bread etc. All those over age 18 can apply. www.canadianbreadsettlement.ca
Canadian Packaged Bread Class Actions Settlement
This website has been established to provide general information related to the proposed settlement of the case referred to as Canadian Packaged Bread Class Actions Settlement.
www.canadianbreadsettlement.ca
December 11, 2025 at 2:25 PM
csaulnier.bsky.social
“If we stay the course and follow the evidence, Nova Scotia can build a high-quality early learning and child care system. Any detour risks depriving children of the opportunities they deserve.” #ChildCareforAll
ccpanovascotia.bsky.social CCPA Nova Scotia @ccpanovascotia.bsky.social · 26d
New Report Warns NS’ Child Care System at a Crossroads. Issues like insufficient funding, uneven access, workforce challenges, & weak accountability threaten the building of high-quality universal child care in NS. Learn more: www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
#NSpoli
New Report Warns Nova Scotia’s Child Care System at a Crossroads: Historic Opportunity or Missed Moment? Key Findings with arrow indicating to swipe right. Key Findings Several concerns threaten the building of a high-quality universal child care system: Insufficient funding: Current operational funding is not enough to ensure quality care. Uneven access: Many communities are without enough licensed spaces. Workforce challenges: ECEs still face low wages, pay inequities, and limited training support. Weak accountability: Stronger legislation and regulations are necessary to guarantee public funds support high-quality, reliable public and non-profit expansion.
December 9, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Reposted by Christine Saulnier (she/her)
ccpanovascotia.bsky.social
Minimum wage will increase by $0.50/hr in 2026, but it's not enough. This increase falls short of what's needed to survive & fails to adequately account for rising costs of rent & food. Learn more: www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
@csaulnier.bsky.social @danielsandi.bsky.social #NSpoli
The announced minimum wage increase for 2026 doesn’t go far enough. The Nova Scotia government has announced that minimum wage workers will be paid an extra 50 cents an hour in 2026. While the increase is critical, it falls significantly short of what workers need to survive. The minimum wage increase doesn’t adequately account for the rising cost of rent and food and leaves the minimum wage $10.60/hour short of the $27.60/hour workers need to make ends meet. Read Lifting the Bottom, Building a Fair Economy for All Workers in Nova Scotia to learn more.
December 3, 2025 at 5:38 PM
csaulnier.bsky.social
Benefit Concert

Standing Together for Jamaica

29th Nov 2025 4pm - 6pm (Hfx)
at Pier 21. +Virtual tickets

So many Jamaican workers returning home to devastation. Workers who come here year after year under temporary status denied the full rights and access to services.
Standing Together for Jamaica
STANDING TOGETHER FOR JAMAICAJoin us for a meaningful evening of music, unity, and hope as we come together to support relief and recovery efforts in Jamaica and other areas affected by Hurricane Meli...
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November 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Reposted by Christine Saulnier (she/her)
ccpanovascotia.bsky.social
NEW ARTICLE! While NS's rent subsidy provides vital financial support to low-income renters, it fails to adequately support those most vulnerable to living in unaffordable, unsafe housing & becoming homeless. Read our latest article to learn more: www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

#NSpoli
Nova Scotia’s rent subsidy has some problems... While Nova Scotia’s rent subsidy program provides vital financial support to low-income renters, it fails to adequately support those most vulnerable to living in unaffordable, unsafe housing and becoming homeless. Let’s look at some of its issues: - It fails to protect low-income tenants from substandard housing conditions. Many low-income tenants live with chronic rodent infestations, mould, broken appliances, no heat, or windows and doors that don’t work. - It isn’t adjusted based on whether utilities are included in the rent, which means many tenants are faced with the choice of paying for food or heat. - The rent subsidy is said to be designed to move with the recipient; tenants face uncertainty because ‘choice’ (and power) really belongs to their landlords, not to them. Fixes that are needed: - Include utility costs in the subsidy calculation when these costs aren’t already factored into the rent. - End fixed-term leases and tie a permanent rent cap to the unit. - Implement a broader landlord licensing program and establish a Compliance and Enforcement Unit for the Residential Tenancies Program. Only by recognizing safe, affordable housing as a human right, and building enough non-market housing, will we meet the needs of renters across the province.
November 27, 2025 at 5:46 PM
csaulnier.bsky.social
« I don't know where people will go if libraries start cutting programs or reducing hours »
A critical resource that should be adequately funded as a no-barrier public service and community space.
#nspoli
N.S. libraries ask users to contact MLAs, municipalities about impending cuts | CBC News
The head of a regional library service in western Nova Scotia says that without increased funding from the province and municipalities, branches will have to reduce operating hours and services, and e...
www.cbc.ca
November 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
csaulnier.bsky.social
Low profit, high volume. Selling imperfect products- who cares if the pie is cracked.
No ads needed. Consumers go where they get a good deal.
Buy local, support local.
November 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Reposted by Christine Saulnier (she/her)
policyalternatives.ca
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November 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM
csaulnier.bsky.social
« I have coworkers who are homeless, who live in their cars or sleep on friends’ couches, because they aren’t being paid enough to afford rent,” CUPE 1259 President Dawn Vardy said. These are long term care workers, severely underpaid. An essential public service. #nspoli @cupens.bsky.social
Union filing for conciliation as long term care talks with province break down
The union representing some long term care workers is beginning the process of filing for conciliation as it says talks broke down on Monday with the provincial government. In a news release, CUPE say...
halifax.citynews.ca
November 20, 2025 at 11:51 AM
csaulnier.bsky.social
Choirs for Change Concerts in support of the #Halifax Refugee Clinic.
November 19, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Reposted by Christine Saulnier (she/her)
terriclarke.bsky.social
Homelessness in Halifax has increased by 400% since 2018 and it’s expected to continue to increase.

Sam Austin said he has “a lingering reluctance around the politics around the issue, and cautioned that closing encampments to meet political objectives would go awry.”

(by @jentaplin.bsky.social)
Halifax closing all designated homeless encampments within two years
Homelessness in Halifax has increased by 400 per cent since 2018, but city staff say fewer than 100 people are sleeping rough.
www.saltwire.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:51 AM
csaulnier.bsky.social
“Work is becoming less of a guarantee against poverty,”
24% of Nova Scotia food bank users are employed.
10.3% increase in food bank usage. High food & housing costs, low wages, the lack of government policy to address these issues, makes life very difficult for too many in our province.
#nspoli
Nova Scotia food banks at their limits as demand rises
Food bank use in Nova Scotia jumped 10 per cent this year, with more people seeking help as housing a food costs rise.
www.saltwire.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:50 PM
csaulnier.bsky.social
@franklyless.bsky.social raises the alarm about families needing more support to afford essentials as they “forage on Facebook” for infant formula.
She also said the federal government could consider nationalizing production.
'Something is terribly wrong': Baby formula among most stolen food items as costs spiral, researcher says | CBC News
The price of baby formula in Canada has risen roughly 84 per cent since 2017, according to Statistics Canada, driving some parents to turn to strangers on social media for help. One researcher says fo...
www.cbc.ca
November 14, 2025 at 1:21 PM
csaulnier.bsky.social
"Across Atlantic Canada, bustling newsrooms are shrinking or being shut down altogether. In August 2024, SaltWire Network, Atlantic Canada’s largest newspaper chain, sold its more than two dozen publications to Postmedia"
Inverness Oran is a thriving local
Happy to support @halifaxexaminer.ca
What’s left of Nova Scotia’s Postmedia newsrooms?
signalhfx.ca
November 13, 2025 at 7:25 PM
csaulnier.bsky.social
I guess it is the newest neoliberal trickle-down promise.
Trickle-down rights.
Trickle-down housing.
csaulnier.bsky.social Christine Saulnier (she/her) @csaulnier.bsky.social · Nov 12
That should say, not abusing fixed term leases. In other words, the government is reassuring renters that they don't need strong tenant rights because more competition in the market will force landlords to treat you better.
November 12, 2025 at 4:39 PM
csaulnier.bsky.social
More information on how those restrictive grocery store convenants work. Wonder why bread is not available in a convenient perhaps more affordable store near you?
November 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
csaulnier.bsky.social
Listening to NS Public Accounts about housing with a focus on rental supplements. Excellent interventions by @adsumforwomen.bsky.social about why nonmarket housing is critical, while gov admits they are waiting for competition among landlords to self-regulate (?) things like not fixed term leases.
Legislative Television and Broadcasting Services
Legislative Television Broadcast and Recording Services records and broadcasts proceedings of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly.Video and audio of proceedings in the legislative chamber, of legislativ...
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November 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
csaulnier.bsky.social
Ah the « free market ».
An investigation into « legal instruments that can block competitors from setting up stores on certain properties. »
Market shares of Sobeys and superstore from 46-70%. No need for actual collusion.
Can’t even imagine a nonprofit option or at least resurgence of co-op.
Federal investigation probes grocery store competition in Halifax | CBC News
Since last year, an investigation into the ability of new grocers to set up in the Halifax Regional Municipality has been quietly ticking along under Competition Bureau Canada.
www.cbc.ca
November 12, 2025 at 1:05 PM