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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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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.

Registrations in effect

Consultant In effect since Jan 1, 2026 Receives government funding

Consultant Bilal Cheema of Cheema Strategies Incorporated

Consultant lobbyists

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)
  • 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

Spreadsheet

  • Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant

    • Blake Desjarlais · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    Aboriginal AffairsHousing

    Official report

  • Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant

    Aboriginal AffairsArts and Culture

    Official report

  • Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant

    • Corey Dekker · Director, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)

    Aboriginal Affairs

    Official report

  • Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant

    • Madison Taipalus · Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Paul Pelletier · Director General, Canadian Heritage (PCH)

    Aboriginal AffairsArts and CultureEconomic DevelopmentEducationRegional Development

    Official report

  • Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant

    • Sabrina Sutherland · Regional Advisor, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    • Sherry Smith · Senior Advisor, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)

    Aboriginal AffairsFederal-Provincial Relations

    Official report

  • Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant

    • Griffin Kelly · Director Of Policy, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    • Emmaleigh Munro · Policy Advisor, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)

    Aboriginal Affairs

    Official report

  • Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant

    • Lisa Xie · Regional Advisor, West and North, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Amitpal Singh · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Aboriginal AffairsEconomic DevelopmentRegional Development

    Official report

  • Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant

    Aboriginal Affairs

    Official report

  • Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant

    Aboriginal AffairsFederal-Provincial Relations

    Official report

  • Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant

    • Kaitlyn Jonescu · Special Assistant, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Shane Mackenzie · Senior Special Assistant, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Pascale St-Onge · Minister of Canadian Heritage, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Derick McNeil · Regional Director General, Canadian Heritage (PCH)

    Aboriginal AffairsArts and CultureEconomic DevelopmentEducation

    Official report

  • Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant

    • Kaitlyn Jonescu · Regional Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)

    Aboriginal AffairsArts and CultureEconomic Development

    Official report

  • Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant

    • Amitpal Singh · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Aboriginal AffairsEconomic Development

    Official report

  • Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant

    Aboriginal AffairsArts and CultureEconomic Development

    Official report

  • Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant

    • Sherry Smith · Senior Advisor, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    • Sabrina Sutherland · Regional Advisor, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)

    Aboriginal AffairsResearch and Development

    Official report

  • Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant

    • Madison Taipalus · Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Patrick Pereira · Senior Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)

    Aboriginal AffairsArts and CultureEconomic Development

    Official report

  • Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant

    • Micah Richardson · Deputy Director of Housing Policy, Infrastructure Canada (INFC)

    HousingInfrastructure

    Official report

  • Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant

    • Carina Gabriele · Minister exempt staff, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

    Aboriginal AffairsChild Services

    Official report

  • Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant

    • Lawrence MacAulay · Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Tom Rosser · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Arianna Myers · Special Assistant, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

    Aboriginal AffairsAgriculture

    Official report

  • Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant

    • Nicholas Osborne · Executive Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Bill Martin · Senior Policy Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Nishu Gulati · Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Kimberly Lavoie · Director General, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Aboriginal AffairsEconomic Development

    Official report

  • Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant

    • Madison Taipalus · Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Pascale St-Onge · Minister of Canadian Heritage, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Derick McNeil · Regional Director General, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Mala Khanna · Associate Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    and 3 more
    • Aisha Paquette-Dioury · Special Assistant, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Patrick Pereira · Senior Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Paul Pelletier · Director General, Canadian Heritage (PCH)

    Aboriginal AffairsArts and CultureBudget

    Official report

  • Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant

    Aboriginal Affairs

    Official report

  • Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant

    • Helen Gao · Chief of staff, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

    Aboriginal AffairsEmployment and Training

    Official report

  • Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant

    • Sarah Thomas · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Kurt West · Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Kate Rafter · Director General, Finance Canada (FIN)

    Aboriginal AffairsInfrastructure

    Official report

  • Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant

    Aboriginal AffairsResearch and Development

    Official report

  • Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant

    • Patty Hadju · Minister, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    • Julien Castonguay · Director, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    • Joanna Lam · Policy and Regional Affairs Advisor, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)

    Aboriginal AffairsBudgetChild ServicesEducationEmployment and TrainingHousing

    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.