To support youth entrepreneurship across Ontario, the Province launched the Starter Company Program—offering training, mentorship, and grants of up to $5,000 for aspiring business owners aged 18 to 29. In Toronto, Chris led the local design and delivery of the program through the City’s Small Business Centres.

Under his leadership, the program exceeded its targets—supporting 275 young entrepreneurs in launching new ventures. Chris oversaw all aspects of implementation, including program design, fund administration, and the development of a Salesforce-based platform to streamline application tracking and performance monitoring.