York Region Broadband Strategy

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.

York Region Post-Secondary Investment Attraction Strategy

To support York Region’s growing economy and talent needs, Chris initiated and led the development of the Region’s first Post-Secondary Investment Attraction Strategy—a framework to expand access to higher education and strengthen the region’s innovation capacity.

Developed in collaboration with York Region’s nine local municipalities and informed by input from major employers, academic institutions, and policy leaders, the strategy identified opportunities to attract a range of post-secondary investments—from targeted learning centres addressing local skill gaps to the establishment of a full-scale research campus.

The strategy also introduced a policy framework to guide regional involvement in future post-secondary partnerships, ensuring alignment with long-term planning, infrastructure priorities, and economic development objectives.