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Bilal Cheema's lobbying: the clients they represent and every meeting they've reported since November 2021.

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Consultant lobbyist

Bilal Cheema

Cheema Strategies Incorporated

Former public offices

  • Regional Negotiator, Aboriginal Negotiations Division, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2012–2017)
  • Director, Policy Branch, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2010–2012)
  • Advisor to Area Director, North Coast Area, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2010–2010)
  • Policy Analyst, Treaty and Policy, Treaty and Policy Division (2009–2009)
  • Area Chief, Lower Fraser Area, Resource Management, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2007–2008)
Meetings this Parliament
147
Since Nov 2021
464
Active registrations
7

Reported meetings

    • Corey Hogan · Member of Parliament
    • Sean Mitchell · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Seek funding capital to revive, purchase, build and expand BC Forestry sector operations across BC.

    Official report

    • Soha Samii · Regional Advisor for Western Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Seek funding capital to revive, purchase, build and expand BC Forestry sector operations across BC.

    Official report

    • Mary-Luisa Kapelus · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    • Kate Ledgerwood · Director General, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    Seek opportunities and engagement on the development of the Major Projects Office. Additionally, ensure Metis business in British Columbia are included in the procurement opportunities that flow from Major Projects initiated in British Columbia. Read more

    Ensure MNBC is included in the program delivery stream of the National School Food Program.

    Ensure the Indigenous Justice Strategy includes perspectives from the Metis Nation British Columbia.

    Seek adequate funding for housing, education, child services and cultural programs. Seek ways to participate and advance Metis Nation British Columbia housing priorities through Build Canada Homes.

    Official report

  • Polar Racking Inc.
    Seek to understand why Polar Racking Inc. goods were subject to an anti dumping fee and seek explanation as to why the new ministerial specification issued in June 2025 was applied to imports from 2023. Furthermore, need to understand the policies and directives that inform a subjective retroactive application. Read more

    Secure the removal of a Special Import Measures Act subsidy fee applied to Polar Racking Inc. imports of ingredient products that are used to build solar mounting systems in Canada for the domestic and international market.

    Secure a level paying field on the application of any Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) subsidy fee on the solar mounting industry in Canada.

    Official report

  • Polar Racking Inc.
    • Joshua Mariampillai · Regional Advisor, Ontario, Public Safety Canada (PS)
    • Sabrina Sutherland · Director of Operations, Public Safety Canada (PS)
    Secure the removal of a Special Import Measures Act subsidy fee applied to Polar Racking Inc. imports of ingredient products that are used to build solar mounting systems in Canada for the domestic and international market. Read more

    Seek to understand why Polar Racking Inc. goods were subject to an anti dumping fee and seek explanation as to why the new ministerial specification issued in June 2025 was applied to imports from 2023. Furthermore, need to understand the policies and directives that inform a subjective retroactive application.

    Secure a level paying field on the application of any Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) subsidy fee on the solar mounting industry in Canada.

    Official report

  • Polar Racking Inc.
    Secure the removal of a Special Import Measures Act subsidy fee applied to Polar Racking Inc. imports of ingredient products that are used to build solar mounting systems in Canada for the domestic and international market. Read more

    Seek to understand why Polar Racking Inc. goods were subject to an anti dumping fee and seek explanation as to why the new ministerial specification issued in June 2025 was applied to imports from 2023. Furthermore, need to understand the policies and directives that inform a subjective retroactive application.

    Secure a level paying field on the application of any Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) subsidy fee on the solar mounting industry in Canada.

    Official report

  • Seek government support for and funding (through NRCAN, Pacifican, Infrastructure Canada or any other government program) to upgrade, optimize and incorporate technology in manufacturing and mill operations in BC facilities. Read more

    Seek funding capital to revive, purchase, build and expand BC Forestry sector operations across BC.

    Official report

    • Gurvir Johal · Constituency Assistant, House of Commons
    Pursue opportunities to do business with the Government of Canada through the Buy Canadian Policy. Read more

    Seek government support for and funding (through NRCAN, Pacifican, Infrastructure Canada or any other government program) to upgrade, optimize and incorporate technology in manufacturing and mill operations in BC facilities.

    Seek funding capital to revive, purchase, build and expand BC Forestry sector operations across BC.

    Official report

    • Rechie Valdez · Minister, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    • Karla Atanacio · West and North Regional and Outreach Advisor, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    Seek opportunities and engagement on the development of the Major Projects Office. Additionally, ensure Metis business in British Columbia are included in the procurement opportunities that flow from Major Projects initiated in British Columbia. Read more

    Seek adequate funding for housing, education, child services and cultural programs. Seek ways to participate and advance Metis Nation British Columbia housing priorities through Build Canada Homes.

    Seek understanding and adequate funding supports on programs that will help Metis women and LGBTQ community in BC.

    Official report

    • Karla Atanacio · West and North Regional and Outreach Advisor, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    Seek opportunities and engagement on the development of the Major Projects Office. Additionally, ensure Metis business in British Columbia are included in the procurement opportunities that flow from Major Projects initiated in British Columbia. Read more

    Seek understanding and adequate funding supports on programs that will help Metis women and LGBTQ community in BC.

    Official report

  • Polar Racking Inc.
    Secure a level paying field on the application of any Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) subsidy fee on the solar mounting industry in Canada.

    Official report

    • Dolly Hos · A/Director, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    Seek opportunities and engagement on the development of the Major Projects Office. Additionally, ensure Metis business in British Columbia are included in the procurement opportunities that flow from Major Projects initiated in British Columbia. Read more

    Seek adequate funding for housing, education, child services and cultural programs. Seek ways to participate and advance Metis Nation British Columbia housing priorities through Build Canada Homes.

    Seek ways for Metis Artists in British Columbia can participate in the diplomatic gifting program and ensure government buildings include metis art in their buildings.

    Official report

  • Polar Racking Inc.
    • Randeep Sarai · Secretary of State, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Gary Xie · Policy and BC Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Olga Radchenko · Director Of Policy, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Seek to understand why Polar Racking Inc. goods were subject to an anti dumping fee and seek explanation as to why the new ministerial specification issued in June 2025 was applied to imports from 2023. Furthermore, need to understand the policies and directives that inform a subjective retroactive application. Read more

    Secure the removal of a Special Import Measures Act subsidy fee applied to Polar Racking Inc. imports of ingredient products that are used to build solar mounting systems in Canada for the domestic and international market.

    Secure a level paying field on the application of any Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) subsidy fee on the solar mounting industry in Canada.

    Official report

  • Polar Racking Inc.
    • Annahat Kochhar · Policy Advisor, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    • Elizabeth Wong · Senior Policy Advisor, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    Secure a level paying field on the application of any Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) subsidy fee on the solar mounting industry in Canada. Read more

    Seek to understand why Polar Racking Inc. goods were subject to an anti dumping fee and seek explanation as to why the new ministerial specification issued in June 2025 was applied to imports from 2023. Furthermore, need to understand the policies and directives that inform a subjective retroactive application.

    Secure the removal of a Special Import Measures Act subsidy fee applied to Polar Racking Inc. imports of ingredient products that are used to build solar mounting systems in Canada for the domestic and international market.

    Official report

  • Polar Racking Inc.
    Secure the removal of a Special Import Measures Act subsidy fee applied to Polar Racking Inc. imports of ingredient products that are used to build solar mounting systems in Canada for the domestic and international market. Read more

    Seek to understand why Polar Racking Inc. goods were subject to an anti dumping fee and seek explanation as to why the new ministerial specification issued in June 2025 was applied to imports from 2023. Furthermore, need to understand the policies and directives that inform a subjective retroactive application.

    Secure a level paying field on the application of any Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) subsidy fee on the solar mounting industry in Canada.

    Official report

  • Polar Racking Inc.
    Seek to understand why Polar Racking Inc. goods were subject to an anti dumping fee and seek explanation as to why the new ministerial specification issued in June 2025 was applied to imports from 2023. Furthermore, need to understand the policies and directives that inform a subjective retroactive application. Read more

    Secure the removal of a Special Import Measures Act subsidy fee applied to Polar Racking Inc. imports of ingredient products that are used to build solar mounting systems in Canada for the domestic and international market.

    Official report

  • Polar Racking Inc.
    Secure a level paying field on the application of any Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) subsidy fee on the solar mounting industry in Canada. Read more

    Seek to understand why Polar Racking Inc. goods were subject to an anti dumping fee and seek explanation as to why the new ministerial specification issued in June 2025 was applied to imports from 2023. Furthermore, need to understand the policies and directives that inform a subjective retroactive application.

    Secure the removal of a Special Import Measures Act subsidy fee applied to Polar Racking Inc. imports of ingredient products that are used to build solar mounting systems in Canada for the domestic and international market.

    Official report

  • Polar Racking Inc.
    Secure the removal of a Special Import Measures Act subsidy fee applied to Polar Racking Inc. imports of ingredient products that are used to build solar mounting systems in Canada for the domestic and international market. Read more

    Seek to understand why Polar Racking Inc. goods were subject to an anti dumping fee and seek explanation as to why the new ministerial specification issued in June 2025 was applied to imports from 2023. Furthermore, need to understand the policies and directives that inform a subjective retroactive application.

    Official report

  • Polar Racking Inc.
    • Taimur Ali · Director of Operations, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    Secure a level paying field on the application of any Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) subsidy fee on the solar mounting industry in Canada. Read more

    Secure the removal of a Special Import Measures Act subsidy fee applied to Polar Racking Inc. imports of ingredient products that are used to build solar mounting systems in Canada for the domestic and international market.

    Official report

  • Polar Racking Inc.
    Secure the removal of a Special Import Measures Act subsidy fee applied to Polar Racking Inc. imports of ingredient products that are used to build solar mounting systems in Canada for the domestic and international market. Read more

    Secure a level paying field on the application of any Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) subsidy fee on the solar mounting industry in Canada.

    Official report

  • Polar Racking Inc.
    • Annie Grenier · Manager, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
    • Sean Borg · A/ Executive Director, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
    • Walid Ben Tamarzizt · Assistant Director, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
    Seek to understand why Polar Racking Inc. goods were subject to an anti dumping fee and seek explanation as to why the new ministerial specification issued in June 2025 was applied to imports from 2023. Furthermore, need to understand the policies and directives that inform a subjective retroactive application. Read more

    Secure the removal of a Special Import Measures Act subsidy fee applied to Polar Racking Inc. imports of ingredient products that are used to build solar mounting systems in Canada for the domestic and international market.

    Secure a level paying field on the application of any Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) subsidy fee on the solar mounting industry in Canada.

    Official report

  • Polar Racking Inc.
    Secure the removal of a Special Import Measures Act subsidy fee applied to Polar Racking Inc. imports of ingredient products that are used to build solar mounting systems in Canada for the domestic and international market. Read more

    Secure a level paying field on the application of any Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) subsidy fee on the solar mounting industry in Canada.

    Official report

  • Provide Parliamentarians and decision makers with accurate and factual information on the realities of the Vaping industry in Canada. Read more

    Seek assurances the federal government will not implement a flavor ban on the regulated Canadian Vaping Industry. Furthermore, encourage the implementation of all current regulations.

    Official report

  • Provide Parliamentarians and decision makers with accurate and factual information on the realities of the Vaping industry in Canada. Read more

    Seek assurances the federal government will not implement a flavor ban on the regulated Canadian Vaping Industry. Furthermore, encourage the implementation of all current regulations.

    Official report

  • Seek assurances the federal government will not implement a flavor ban on the regulated Canadian Vaping Industry. Furthermore, encourage the implementation of all current regulations. Read more

    Provide Parliamentarians and decision makers with accurate and factual information on the realities of the Vaping industry in Canada.

    Official report

From the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying's open data, published November 5, 2026. Reports cover oral, arranged meetings with designated public office holders since November 22, 2021; lobbyists file them by the 15th of the following month. Names of MPs are matched to the current House of Commons, and bills are linked when the lobbyist's own description makes clear which bill it means. Contains information licensed under the Open Data Licence Agreement — Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying. Licence. PolitiKit is independent and is not endorsed by the Commissioner of Lobbying.