Christian was born and raised in Sooke, B.C. on southern Vancouver Island. He drove across Canada to attend Dalhousie University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Immunology.

Prior to attending law school, Christian traveled extensively while owning and operating a small business. He obtained a law degree from the University of Victoria following which he articled with McConnan Bion O’Connor and Peterson Law Corporation. He was called to the British Columbia Bar in 2010 and is currently a solicitor with McConnan Bion O’Connor and Peterson Law Corporation. Christian has a general solicitor practice advising individual clients on wills and estate matters, real estate purchases and sales, and the operation of small businesses. He also advises clients on corporate commercial matters including incorporation, employment disputes, property transactions and other related issues.