He represented Bedford-Fall River and then Bedford in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1999 to 2006 as a Progressive Conservative member.
[2][3] Christie first attempted to enter provincial politics in the 1998 election, but lost to Liberal incumbent Francene Cosman by 313 votes.
[6] In August 1999, Christie was appointed to the Executive Council of Nova Scotia as Minister of Community Services.
[7][8] In December 2002, Christie was shuffled to Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations.
[11] When Rodney MacDonald took over as premier in February 2006, Christie was left out of cabinet as he was planning to retire from politics.