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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Polar Racking Inc.
    • Salma Zahid · Member of Parliament
    • Joshua Mariampillai · Ontario Regional Advisor, Public Safety Canada (PS)
    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

    • Bryn de Chastelain · Director of Operations, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Lead the negotiations for a self government agreement. Read more

    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.

    Official report

    • Karla Atanacio · West and North Regional and Outreach Advisor, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    Seek understanding and adequate funding supports on programs that will help Metis women and LGBTQ community in BC. 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.

    Official report

    • Ana Bailao · Chief Executive Officer, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    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. Read more

    Official report

    • Lisa Smylie · Assistant Deputy Minister, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    • Laurel Gascho · Acting Director General, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    Ensure MNBC is included in the program delivery stream of the National School Food Program. Read more

    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.

    Negotiate revisions to the terms of reference for the Recognitions of Indigenous Rights and Self-Determination table. Ensure the Government of Canada continues to engage Metis Nation British Columbia in advancing self government discussions. Additionally, provide updates to government officials on the research work being done across British Columbia to advance self government discussions.

    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

  • Boundaries North
    • Taimur Ali · Director of Operations, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    Strengthen the cricket communities relationship with Government agencies and departments. Articulate challenges faced by the sport of cricket in developing at a high level in Canada; requirements to compete at the ICC level and highlight infrastructure needs required for elite training and competition in Canada. Read more

    Create awareness and appreciation for Canada's national cricket teams development, challenges and success across Parliament.

    Official report

  • Boundaries North
    • Taimur Ali · Director of Operations, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    Strengthen the cricket communities relationship with Government agencies and departments. Articulate challenges faced by the sport of cricket in developing at a high level in Canada; requirements to compete at the ICC level and highlight infrastructure needs required for elite training and competition in Canada. Read more

    Create awareness and appreciation for Canada's national cricket teams development, challenges and success across Parliament.

    Official report

    • Karla Atanacio · West and North Regional and Outreach Advisor, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    Seek understanding and adequate funding supports on programs that will help Metis women and LGBTQ community in BC. 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.

    Official report

  • Boundaries North
    Strengthen the cricket communities relationship with Government agencies and departments. Articulate challenges faced by the sport of cricket in developing at a high level in Canada; requirements to compete at the ICC level and highlight infrastructure needs required for elite training and competition in Canada. Read more

    Create awareness and appreciation for Canada's national cricket teams development, challenges and success across Parliament.

    Official report

  • 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. Read more

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

    Official report

  • Boundaries North
    • Taimur Ali · Director of Operations, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    Strengthen the cricket communities relationship with Government agencies and departments. Articulate challenges faced by the sport of cricket in developing at a high level in Canada; requirements to compete at the ICC level and highlight infrastructure needs required for elite training and competition in Canada. Read more

    Create awareness and appreciation for Canada's national cricket teams development, challenges and success across Parliament.

    Official report

  • Boundaries North
    • Taimur Ali · Director of Operations, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    Create awareness and appreciation for Canada's national cricket teams development, challenges and success across Parliament. Read more

    Strengthen the cricket communities relationship with Government agencies and departments. Articulate challenges faced by the sport of cricket in developing at a high level in Canada; requirements to compete at the ICC level and highlight infrastructure needs required for elite training and competition in Canada.

    Official report

  • Boundaries North
    Create awareness and appreciation for Canada's national cricket teams development, challenges and success across Parliament. Read more

    Strengthen the cricket communities relationship with Government agencies and departments. Articulate challenges faced by the sport of cricket in developing at a high level in Canada; requirements to compete at the ICC level and highlight infrastructure needs required for elite training and competition in Canada.

    Official report

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

    Official report

    • Bryn de Chastelain · Director of Operations, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    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

    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

    • Diane Chieng · Senior Regional Advisor, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    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.

    Official report

    • Karla Atanacio · West and North Regional and Outreach Advisor, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    Seek understanding and adequate funding supports on programs that will help Metis women and LGBTQ community in BC. 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.

    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.