Mustafa Alio

Mustafa Alio is a Toronto-based activist,

Life before immigrating Alio worked for Syriatel, based in Latakia, Syria and moved to Canada in 2007. According to Professor James Milner of the Local Engagement Refugee Research Network, "It's unprecedented to have a refugee sitting there as a national delegate."

In 2021 he was the recipient of the Governor Generals Meritorious Service Decoration "For founding Jumpstart Refugee Talent to help newcomers enter the job market, become contributing citizens and start to rebuild their lives."