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
- Mary-Luisa Kapelus · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
- Catherine Adam · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- 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. Read more
Seek adequate funding for housing, education, child services and cultural programs.
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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.
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Sherry Smith · Director of Policy, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
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.
Lead the negotiations for a self government agreement.
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Jamie Schmale · Member of Parliament
Lead the negotiations for a self government agreement. Read more
Seek adequate funding for housing, education, child services and cultural programs.
Ensure MNBC is included in the program delivery stream of the National School Food Program.
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Michelle Ferreri · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
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
- 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)
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
- Sherry Smith · Director of Policy, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
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
- Randeep Sarai · Member of Parliament
Aboriginal AffairsChild ServicesFederal-Provincial RelationsHealth
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Salma Zahid · Member of Parliament
Aboriginal AffairsChild Services
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Jamie Schmale · Member of Parliament
Aboriginal AffairsArts and CultureChild ServicesEconomic DevelopmentFederal-Provincial RelationsHousing
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Randeep Sarai · Member of Parliament
Aboriginal AffairsChild ServicesHealth
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Salma Zahid · Member of Parliament
- Jenna Sudds · Minister, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Simaloi Sikar · Senior Regional Advisor, West and North, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Lydia Mackay Swiatkowska · Exempt Staff, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Aboriginal AffairsChild ServicesFederal-Provincial RelationsHealth
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Salma Zahid · Member of Parliament
Aboriginal AffairsChild Services
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Christopher Evelyn · Chief of Staff, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Aboriginal AffairsEducation
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Salma Zahid · Member of Parliament
Aboriginal AffairsEducation
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Gary Anandasangaree · Minister, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Aboriginal Affairs
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Paul Seear · Member's Assistant, House of Commons
- Mark Emes · Policy Advisor, House of Commons
Aboriginal AffairsArts and CultureEconomic DevelopmentHousing
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Martin Reiher · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
- Xavier Daignault-Simard · Senior Director, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
- Angela Bate · Director General, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
- Corey Dekker · Director, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Aboriginal AffairsArts and Culture
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Deliah Bernard · Indigenous Affairs and Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Aboriginal Affairs
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Frances McRae · Deputy Minister, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
- Winona Embuldeniya · Director, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
Aboriginal Affairs
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Scott Aitchison · Member of Parliament
Housing
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Jacques Dalton · Director, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Housing
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Chris Bittle · Member of Parliament
Aboriginal AffairsHousing
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Randeep Sarai · Member of Parliament
Aboriginal AffairsHousing
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Michael Kurliak · Senior Policy Advisor, Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
Arts and CultureHousing
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.