To advance digital equity and support economic competitiveness, Chris initiated and led the development of York Region’s first Broadband Strategy—a comprehensive roadmap to improve connectivity for businesses, residents, and the public sector across the Region.
Developed in partnership with York Region’s nine local municipalities, the strategy was shaped through extensive engagement with major telecommunications providers including Bell, Rogers, and Telus. It outlined a clear action plan organized around three pillars:
Education & Advocacy: Building awareness of connectivity’s role in regional growth and resilience.
Municipal Processes: Streamlining approvals and leveraging infrastructure projects to accelerate broadband expansion.
Infrastructure Investment: Identifying priority projects to strengthen network coverage and capacity.
The strategy provided a strong foundation for coordinated action across all levels of government and the private sector to close connectivity gaps and unlock new opportunities for York Region’s growing communities.