Christine Black
Mayor
Montréal-Nord
514 328-4000 Poste : 5570
[email protected]
The word of a dedicated woman
Mayor of Montréal-Nord since her election in 2016, Christine Black decided to enter politics to solidify her commitment to her fellow citizens. Christine is more than familiar with civic engagement as she has worked as Director of the Centre des jeunes l’Escale de Montréal-Nord for more than 10 years. A true devotee of her profession, Christine Black works tirelessly and continues to be present and to listen.
Christine has a keen eye for the evolution of citizens in Montréal-Nord over the past few months and says she is grateful to contribute to the improvement of citizens’ daily lives, socially, economically and in terms of health. According to her, few places can offer the sense of community and solidarity that Montréal-Nord offers.
In addition to sitting on numerous boards of directors and round tables, Christine’s commitment has been rewarded on several occasions. She received the 2016 ARISTA Award – Jeune cadre du Québec, presented by the Jeune Chambre de commerce de Montréal to recognize the contribution of the younger generation, as well as the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012 to highlight her contribution to the Montréal-Nord community.
However, running the borough has its challenges according to her. COVID-19 remains a difficult experience, but the young mayor recognizes not only the resilience of her fellow citizens, but also that of the community and institutional partners.
She says she is particularly proud to work within a party, such as Ensemble Montréal, which is so diverse, both culturally and in age. According to her, the diversity of the Ensemble Montréal team contributes to a better understanding and representation of all Montrealers!
Work Experience
- Mayor of the Montréal-Nord borough, since 2016
- Member of the Montreal Commission on Water, Environment, Sustainability and Parks, since 2017
- President of the Urban Planning Committee (CCU) of Montréal-Nord
- Administrator, Corporation de développement économique de Montréal-Nord (CDEC),
- Administrator, PME-Montréal Est-de-l’Île, since 2016
- Director, Youth center L’Escale, 2006-2016
- RABAT, MOROCCO: Expert advisor representing the ROCAJQ, 2015
- PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI: Speaker, social entrepreneurship matters, economic exploration mission, Entrepren’elle, 2015
- PRAÏA, CAP-VERT: Organizer and assist to the president, 4th COLUFRAS symposium (Conférence Luso-Francophone pour la santé), 2013
Education
- Masters in public administration at l’École nationale d’administration publique, emphasis on health service management and social services, 2017
- Affiliated student of l’Ordre des administrateurs agréés du Québec (ADMA), since 2016
- Certificate from the young directors network, Collège des administrateurs de société, 2015
- Bachelor of science, Université de Montréal, 2010
- DEC in social work, Cégep du Vieux-Montréal, 2001
Community involvement
- Vice-president, Regroupement des organismes jeunesses autonomes du Québec (ROCAJQ), 2015-2016
- Administrator, Regroupement des organismes jeunesses autonomes du Québec (ROCAJQ), 2013-2015
- Administrator, CA of Centre de Santé et services sociaux Ahuntsic/Montréal-Nord (CSSS) 2012-2015
- Chair, Table de concertation jeunesse de Montréal-Nord, 2005-2010 and 2013-2015
- Vice-president, Montréal-Nord en santé, table locale de concertation multi-réseau et multi sectorielle, 2010-2012
- Administrator, Montréal-Nord en santé, 2012-2015
Awards and Honours
- Laureate, Groupe Atlas Médias, Civic engagement, 2017
- Award of excellence for the 375th Racines Croisées, Evening of leaders and celebrities, 2017
- Arista award, Young executive class, Jeune chambre de commerce de Montréal, 2016
- Award of Excellence, Ministry of Health and Social Services of Québec, category “Prévention, promotion de la santé et du bien-être”, project Prévencité, 2014
- Diamond jubilee medal of Queen Elizabeth II, for a significant contribution to the Montréal-Nord community, 2012
- Recipient of the Levier award for commitment with the ROCAJQ, 2012
- Recipient of the recognition award for “Innovation du CSSS Ahuntsic/Montréal-Nord”, Category “Continuité”, project Rêves d’artiste, 2011
- SPVM partnership award,“Projet Rebondi”, 2007
