South African High Commission in Ottawa

On 26 May 2026. H.E. Rieaz 'Moe' Shaik joined members of the Diplomatic Corps, Parliamentarians (CAAF) and other distinguished guests in two events organized jointly by Canada-Africa Parliamentary Association and the African Group of Ambassadors to celebrate the Africa Day 2026 in Ottawa.

The panel discussed pathways for the implementation of the Canada's Africa Strategy. The Strategy is a new foreign policy that represents a strengthening of Canada’s engagement with Africa, toward greater economic cooperation, strengthened peace and security partnerships, enhanced engagement of African diaspora communities in Canada, and international assistance that supports economic development and youth employment.

These strategic areas are aligned with the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
The evening reception was graced by Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada; Mr Rob Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs; and Ms Cheryl Urban, Assistant Deputy Minister: Africa and Pan-Geographic Affairs, Global Affairs Canada.

Department of International Relations and Cooperation, SA

⚽️ On 24 May, H.E. Rieaz 'Moe' Shaik participated in the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola at Lansdowne Park, Ottawa 🏆⚽️
Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada
Department of International Relations and Cooperation, SA



FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola

On 25 May 2026, the High Commissioner hosted a meeting with Mr Braam Cronje and newly arrived Dr Poly Orji.

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF OUR CONSTITUTION THROUGH POPULAR PARTICIPATION

25 MAY 2026

We are fortunate to live in a society with a vibrant public space and deeply engaged citizens who know that they have a voice, and more importantly, that their voice matters. It is this active participation by the people of South Africa that continues to give life, meaning and resilience to our constitutional democracy.

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20 - 5 - 2026:
High Commissioner Rieaz 'Moe' Shaik had a dinner meeting with Alberta's Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Jason Hale; and Mr Alex Puddifant, Director of the Alberta Office in Ottawa to discuss possible agricultural collaboration between South Africa and the province of Alberta.


Department of International Relations and Cooperation, SA
Alex Puddifant
YourAlberta (Government of Alberta)

High Commissioner Rieaz 'Moe' Shaik met with African Nova Scotian Affairs Minister, the Honourable Twila Grosse during the Global Affairs Canada's Economic Mission to Nova Scotia.

Department of International Relations and Cooperation, SA
Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada
Nova Scotia Government

On 6 May 2026, High Commissioner Rieaz 'Moe' Shaik paid a courtesy call to the Honourable Mike Savage,
Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, during the Global Affairs Canada's Economic Mission to Nova Scotia.
Department of International Relations and Cooperation, SA
Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Government

High Commissioner Rieaz 'Moe' Shaik met with the Honourable Nolan Young, Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration, during the Global Affairs Canada's Economic Mission to Nova Scotia.


Department of International Relations and Cooperation, SA
Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada
Nova Scotia Government
Tim Houston