An Order of Canada recipient. Mike Shaikh has lived his life following his mantra (maxim) LEARN, EARN, RETURN. A respected member of the business community, he is perhaps first and foremost regarded as a humanitarian, tireless volunteer, philanthropist, ethical community leader, and an exceptionally proud citizen and ambassador of Alberta and Canada. 

Among his many involvements, Mike is currently director and past Chair of Education Matters, 

CCIS (Immigrant Service Provider), Chair of World Literacy Organization, Director and the past national chair of ImagiNation campaign for the Paralympic Foundation of Canada, Patron member of UNICEF Canada, Chair of Bow Valley College Campaign and board member of various public and private companies as part of his professional career as a businessman, entrepreneur, and Chartered Accountant.  

Previous leadership roles included serving as Director of Alberta Children Hospital, Chair of Calgary Police Commission, and board member of the following organizations: Alberta Securities Commission; Canadian Air Transport Security Authority; University of Calgary; Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team; Calgary Counselling Centre, Webber Academy and Canadian Association of Police Boards. In addition, he served as President of Kiwanis Club of Calgary and was a founding member of People for Progress Foundation, as well as Calgary Police Foundation and World Literacy Foundation. 

Mike Shaikh continues to be highly active and engaged in both the business and broader not-for-profit communities. At the heart of his work is a deep commitment to doing what he personally can to help ensure Alberta continues to evolve as a prospering and caring society for all its people, including immigrants and the marginalized. Through this lens, his efforts continue to centre on the focus areas of public safety, medical research, education, and mentorship.  

He was candidate in the Alberta’s Senatorial election for the three nominees and received 309,587 votes placing 3rd in the election. 

His achievements in his vocation and community have garnered him various recognitions and citations, including:  

• Order of Canada 
• Citizen of the Year – Calgary 
• Immigrant of the Year Award 
• Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal 
• The Order of University of Calgary 
• The Rotary International Integrity Award 
• Fellow of Chartered Accountant 
• Distinguished Alumni – University of Calgary Max Award 
• Alberta Centennial Medal 
• Philanthropist of the year – spirit of Generosity  
• Lifetime Achievement award awarded by Chartered Professional Accountants 
• Platinum Jubilee award in recognition of service to the community