Nik Boisvert for Chéticamp-Margarees-Pleasant Bay
Tim Houston is selling off the biggest asset we have – the irreplaceable value of our natural resources – for fossil fuel profits, while cutting away at public services. We’ve spent enough time with the status quo, it’s time for big, bold, brave action and a commitment to the future.”
Nik Boisvert (them/them) is an entrepreneur, arts worker, union organizer and parent who grew up in Terre Noire. They helped lead a union drive at the Highland Arts Theatre in Sydney, and have run twice federally in Sydney—Victoria/Sydney—Glace Bay.
Nik has deep Acadian roots, and grew up on their ancestors’ property on the western edge of the Cabot trail. They come from generations of resilient AuCoin women and were raised to value community. They are nonbinary and disabled. They married Andrew Greig last summer and have one child, Ollie.
Watching my family and friends working in health care at Le Foyer Père Fiset – constantly fighting against clawbacks over various cycles of blue and red – has me convinced that only worker solidarity will make any progress.”
