Diplomatic Circles

Canada needs to play larger global role after ‘sluggish’ response to COVID-19 IP waiver, says new South African envoy

In a wide-ranging interview, South African High Commissioner Rieaz Shaik talks about the WTO TRIPS waiver, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and a reset in Canada-South Africa relations.

South African High Commissioner Rieaz Shaik presented his letter of credence to Governor General Mary Simon on April 27—South Africa's Freedom Day. He previously had diplomatic postings as ambassador to Algeria and consul general in Hamburg, Germany. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY NEIL MOSS

June 29, 2022

After reaching a limited agreement to address intellectual property barriers hindering greater distribution of COVID-19 preventing products, Ottawa was “sluggish” to help find a solution, says South Africa’s newest envoy to Canada. South Africa and India brought forward a waiver at the World ...

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