He represented Wellington East in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1905 to 1911 as a Conservative member.
[1] The son of James Craig and Flora McLeod, he was born in Glengarry County and was educated in Williamstown,[2] at Upper Canada College and at Queen's University.
This appears to have brought him into conflict with his superiors and resulted in the end of his militia career.
[1] He was a member of the local Masonic lodge, reaching the rank of District Deputy Grand Master, and of the Orange Order.
[1] Following his defeat in 1923, his health began to deteriorate and Craig underwent a number of operations.