About Christine

Christine was first elected to the legislature as the MLA for Regina Wascana Plains in the 2007 provincial election and was re-elected in 2011 , 2016,  and 2020.  She has served as Minister of Government Services, Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority,  Minister of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport,  Corrections and Policing, Central Services,  Minister Of Corrections and Policing and Public safety, and currently the Minister of the Environment. 

Born and raised in Regina, Christine graduated from Miller High School before receiving a psychiatric nursing diploma from Wascana Institute (SIAST). After working as a psychiatric nurse for a time, she entered and graduated from the Saskatchewan Police College. She joined the Saskatoon police service and worked there for three years before joining the Regina City Police. Christine rose to the rank of sergeant and was in charge of central operations prior to taking a leave of absence to run as a candidate for a seat in the provincial legislature.

Christine served in the Regina Police Association and the Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers for a number of years during her police career. She was elected as president of the Regina Police Association and was the first woman in Canada to lead a major police association.

Community involvement has been an important role in Christine’s life. She served on the Police Pension Administrative Board; Canadian Pension & Benefits Institute, Saskatchewan council; Regina Airport Authority – Community Consultative Committee; Regina Business & Professional Women’s Organization; Regina Women’s Network; and, Women of the Dawn, Aboriginal Awards selection committee.

Christine has two sons, Regan and Cameron.