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
- Jenny Kwan · Member of Parliament
- Peter Julian · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
- Rachel Blaney · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
- Taylor Bachrach · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
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- Richard Cannings · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
- Alistair MacGregor · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Aboriginal Affairs
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Randeep Sarai · Member of Parliament
Aboriginal AffairsArts and CultureEconomic Development
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- John Aldag · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Aboriginal AffairsArts and Culture
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Ian Foucher · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Amitpal Singh · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Aboriginal AffairsEconomic DevelopmentSmall Business
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Sean Fraser · Minister, Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
- Kyle Fox · Director of Policy, Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
Aboriginal AffairsHousingInfrastructure
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Jenna Sudds · Minister, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Simaloi Sikar · Minister exempt staff, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Abdel Amin · Minister Exempt Staff, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Aboriginal AffairsEducationEmployment and Training
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Dunerci Caceres · Chief of staff, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
- Meron Cheway · Regional Advisor, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
- Kelly Griffin · Director of Policy, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
- Emmaleigh Munro · Policy Advisor, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
Aboriginal AffairsEducation
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Rechie Valdez · Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Gary Xie · Regional Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Zachary Nixon · Senior Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Aboriginal AffairsEconomic DevelopmentSmall Business
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Martin Reiher · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
- Carla McGrath · Director General, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Aboriginal AffairsResearch and Development
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Tako Van Popta · Member of Parliament
Aboriginal Affairs
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Simaloi Sikar · Minister exempt staff, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Aboriginal Affairs
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Ginette Petitpas Taylor · Minister, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
- Michael Unsworth · Special Assistant, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
- Paul Ledwell · Deputy Minister, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
Aboriginal AffairsDefence
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Sandenga Yeba · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Iyad Kaghad · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Soraya Martinez Ferrada · Member of Parliament, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Aboriginal AffairsEconomic DevelopmentTourism
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- John Aldag · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Aboriginal Affairs
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Marc Holland · Minister of Health, Health Canada (HC)
- Cameron Yung · Regional Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
- Malachy Schwartz · Social Media & Digital Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
Aboriginal AffairsHealth
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- John Aldag · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Aboriginal Affairs
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Kamal Khera · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Aboriginal AffairsArts and Culture
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Gary Anandasangaree · Member of Parliament, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
- sabrina Sutherland · Regional Advisor, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
- Rayna Sutherland · Policy Advisor, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Aboriginal AffairsArts and CultureChild ServicesResearch and Development
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Micah Richardson · Deputy Director of Housing Policy, Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
Aboriginal AffairsHousing
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Élisabeth Brière · Member of Parliament
- Abdel Amin · Parliamentary Affairs and Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Aboriginal AffairsChild ServicesEducation
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Patrick Pereira · Senior Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Aboriginal AffairsEconomic Development
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Sabrina Sutherland · Regional Advisor, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Aboriginal Affairs
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Cameron Yung · Regional Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
Aboriginal AffairsHealth
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Randeep Sarai · Member of Parliament
Aboriginal AffairsEconomic Development
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Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant
- Gary Xie · Regional Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Aboriginal AffairsEconomic Development
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.