Breaking Barriers, Building Belonging: A Conversation on Equity, Inclusion and Leadership Date and time: October 28th 12 to 1 pm.
Oct 28, 2026 — 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Join us for a virtual conversation with Lieutenant-Colonel Ryan Carter, a Muslim chaplain with the Canadian Armed Forces and a recognized leader in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion within Canadian institutions.
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Breaking Barriers, Building Belonging: A Conversation on Equity, Inclusion and Leadership
Join us for a virtual conversation with Lieutenant-Colonel Ryan Carter, a Muslim chaplain with the Canadian Armed Forces and a recognized leader in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion within Canadian institutions.
Drawing on his experiences as a Black and Muslim service member, Lt.-Col. Carter will share personal reflections on racism, discrimination, belonging and resilience throughout his military career. He will discuss the progress that has been made within the Canadian Armed Forces, the challenges that remain, and the importance of creating environments where people of all racial, cultural and religious backgrounds feel valued and included.
Ryan Carter
Lieutenant-Colonel
Lieutenant-Colonel Ryan Carter is a Muslim chaplain with the Canadian Armed Forces and one of Canada's leading voices on equity, diversity and inclusion within military and public institutions.
Throughout his distinguished career, he has served as a military chaplain on operations across Canada and internationally. Most recently, he became the first Muslim chaplain to serve aboard a Royal Canadian Navy ship. He is currently the highest-ranking non-Christian chaplain in the Canadian Armed Forces.
Lt.-Col. Carter has played a significant role in advancing conversations on diversity, anti-racism and inclusion within the military. He developed "Talking About Race," a national platform designed to encourage dialogue about race, discrimination and workplace culture across the Canadian Armed Forces.
Drawing on both his professional expertise and his lived experience as a Black and Muslim Canadian, Lt.-Col. Carter is a sought-after speaker who challenges organizations to move beyond representation toward genuine belonging. His work focuses on fostering inclusive communities, creating spaces for meaningful dialogue, and promoting cultures of respect and understanding.
His unique perspective, grounded in leadership, service and personal experience, offers powerful insights into the opportunities and responsibilities of building more equitable institutions.