Craig Carter-Edwards
Craig is a changemaker with expertise in public affairs, communications and community building.
He created the Language Advocacy Day Coalition, a partnership of more than 20 organizations advocating for increased awareness of language access barriers and policy changes to overcome them. Canada's first Language Advocacy Day happened on February 4th, 2021, welcoming 230 participants from around the world, and included meetings with 12 MPPs and staff from across the political spectrum.
Craig is a founder of WelcomeHomeTO, a not-for-profit that has held more than 50 events connecting settlement sector partners, grassroots groups and newcomers to Canada; created more than 60 stories of settlement for the Hearts and Minds Library; and produced three summary reports that have been referenced by the New York Times and presented as case studies before the United Nations Human Rights Commission.
He is a natural connector and problem-solver, amplifying the power of networks as he identifies areas of common interest across different communities and facilitates shared solutions.