Client of a consultant lobbyist
Metis Nation of British Columbia
- Meetings this Parliament
- 53
- With MPs
- 18
- Since Nov 2021
- 230
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Aug 13, 2026.
Lobbying by Metis Nation of British Columbia: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.
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Consultant In effect since Jan 1, 2026 Receives government funding
Consultant Bilal Cheema of Cheema Strategies Incorporated
Consultant lobbyists
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Bilal Cheema
Former public office holder
Formerly Regional Negotiator, Aboriginal Negotiations Division, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2012–2017)
Formerly Director, Policy Branch, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2010–2012)
Formerly Advisor to Area Director, North Coast Area, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2010–2010)
Formerly Policy Analyst, Treaty and Policy, Treaty and Policy Division (2009–2009)
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Bilal Cheema
Former public office holder
Formerly Regional Negotiator, Aboriginal Negotiations Division, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2012–2017)
Formerly Director, Policy Branch, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2010–2012)
Formerly Advisor to Area Director, North Coast Area, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2010–2010)
Formerly Policy Analyst, Treaty and Policy, Treaty and Policy Division (2009–2009)
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Bilal Cheema
Former public office holder
Formerly Regional Negotiator, Aboriginal Negotiations Division, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2012–2017)
Formerly Director, Policy Branch, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2010–2012)
Formerly Advisor to Area Director, North Coast Area, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2010–2010)
Formerly Policy Analyst, Treaty and Policy, Treaty and Policy Division (2009–2009)
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Bilal Cheema
Former public office holder
Formerly Regional Negotiator, Aboriginal Negotiations Division, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2012–2017)
Formerly Director, Policy Branch, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2010–2012)
Formerly Advisor to Area Director, North Coast Area, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2010–2010)
Formerly Policy Analyst, Treaty and Policy, Treaty and Policy Division (2009–2009)
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Bilal Cheema
Former public office holder
Formerly Regional Negotiator, Aboriginal Negotiations Division, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2012–2017)
Formerly Director, Policy Branch, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2010–2012)
Formerly Advisor to Area Director, North Coast Area, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2010–2010)
Formerly Policy Analyst, Treaty and Policy, Treaty and Policy Division (2009–2009)
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Bilal Cheema
Former public office holder
Formerly Regional Negotiator, Aboriginal Negotiations Division, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2012–2017)
Formerly Director, Policy Branch, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2010–2012)
Formerly Advisor to Area Director, North Coast Area, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2010–2010)
Formerly Policy Analyst, Treaty and Policy, Treaty and Policy Division (2009–2009)
Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Canada Infrastructure Bank, Canadian Heritage (PCH), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Finance Canada (FIN), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Justice Canada (JC), National Defence (DND), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office), Senate of Canada, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
What they're lobbying on (9)Hide details
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Seek understanding and adequate funding supports on programs that will help Metis women and LGBTQ community in BC.
- Understand what supports are available for adoption of digital governance and seek federal funding for updates and adoption of digital governance.
- Ensure the Indigenous Justice Strategy includes perspectives from the Metis Nation British Columbia.
- Ensure MNBC is included in the program delivery stream of the National School Food Program.
- Lead the negotiations for a self government agreement.
Registration 945158-371223-17. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Randeep Sarai · Member of Parliament
Seek adequate funding for housing, education, child services and cultural programs.
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Sara Korajian · Senior Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Seek adequate funding for housing, education, child services and cultural programs.
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Randeep Sarai · Member of Parliament
Seek adequate funding for housing, education, child services and cultural programs.
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Randeep Sarai · Member of Parliament
Seek adequate funding for housing, education, child services and cultural programs.
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Sherry Smith · Director of Policy, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Seek adequate funding for housing, education, child services and cultural programs.
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Gary Anandasangaree · Member of Parliament, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
- Randeep Sarai · Member of Parliament
Seek adequate funding for housing, education, child services and cultural programs.
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Bryn de Chastelain · Director of Operations and Planning, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Seek adequate funding for housing, education, child services and cultural programs.
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Jacqueline Thorne · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Ensure MNBC is included in the program delivery stream of the National School Food Program. Read more
Seek adequate funding for housing, education, child services and cultural programs.
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Liam MacKinnon · Director of Policy, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Seek adequate funding for housing, education, child services and cultural programs.
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Randeep Sarai · Member of Parliament
Negotiate revisions to the terms of reference for the Recognitions of Indigenous Rights and Self-Determination table. Read more
Seek adequate funding for housing, education, child services and cultural programs.
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Aaronjot Gill · Senior Regional Communications Advisor, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Seek adequate funding for housing, education, child services and cultural programs.
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Peter Julian · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Negotiate revisions to the terms of reference for the Recognitions of Indigenous Rights and Self-Determination table. Read more
Ensure MNBC is included in the program delivery stream of the National School Food Program.
Seek adequate funding for housing, education, child services and cultural programs.
Seek understanding and adequate funding supports on programs that will help Metis women and LGBTQ community in BC.
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Jamie Schmale · Member of Parliament
- Paul Seear · Member's Assistant, House of Commons
Lead the negotiations for a self government agreement. Read more
Seek adequate funding for housing, education, child services and cultural programs.
Negotiate revisions to the terms of reference for the Recognitions of Indigenous Rights and Self-Determination table.
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Kate Ledgerwood · Director General, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
- Dolly Hos · Director, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Negotiate revisions to the terms of reference for the Recognitions of Indigenous Rights and Self-Determination table. Read more
Ensure MNBC is included in the program delivery stream of the National School Food Program.
Seek adequate funding for housing, education, child services and cultural programs.
Ensure the Indigenous Justice Strategy includes perspectives from the Metis Nation British Columbia.
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Danielle White · Assistant Deputy Minister, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Lead the negotiations for a self government agreement.
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Sara Korajian Rankin · Senior Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Madison Taipalus · Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Kaitlyn Jonescu · Regional Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Seek adequate funding for housing, education, child services and cultural programs. Read more
Lead the negotiations for a self government agreement.
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Michael Kurliak · Senior Policy Advisor, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Seek adequate funding for housing, education, child services and cultural programs.
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Jacqueline Thorne · Director General, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Ensure MNBC is included in the program delivery stream of the National School Food Program.
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Nathan Bowles · Special Assistant, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Understand what supports are available for adoption of digital governance and seek federal funding for updates and adoption of digital governance.
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Lindsay Jean · Policy Advisor, Justice Canada (JC)
- Chantal Tshimanga · Special Assistant, Regional and Parliamentary Affairs, Justice Canada (JC)
Ensure the Indigenous Justice Strategy includes perspectives from the Metis Nation British Columbia.
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Deliah Bernard · Indigenous Affairs and Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Lead the negotiations for a self government agreement. Read more
Ensure the Indigenous Justice Strategy includes perspectives from the Metis Nation British Columbia.
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Sherry Smith · Director of Policy, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Negotiate revisions to the terms of reference for the Recognitions of Indigenous Rights and Self-Determination table. Read more
Ensure the Indigenous Justice Strategy includes perspectives from the Metis Nation British Columbia.
Seek adequate funding for housing, education, child services and cultural programs.
Lead the negotiations for a self government agreement.
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Emmaleigh Munro · Policy Advisor, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
- Meron Cheway · Regional Advisor, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
Lead the negotiations for a self government agreement.
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Randeep Sarai · Member of Parliament
Ensure the Indigenous Justice Strategy includes perspectives from the Metis Nation British Columbia. Read more
Seek adequate funding for housing, education, child services and cultural programs.
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Sherry Smith · Director of Policy, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Lead the negotiations for a self government agreement. Read more
Seek adequate funding for housing, education, child services and cultural programs.
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.