Bilal Cheema

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.

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. 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.

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

Seek funding and support for cultural events, statues and revival across the traditional territory to help remind members of their past and to help educate visitors to the territory. Seek funding for housing projects and investments on and off reserve. Seek partnership opportunities through the Canadian defence accelerated procurement program (Defence Industrial Strategy), partnerships in aerospace and land defence manufacturing, Arctic sovereignty, and equity investment opportunities in AI, quantum, and autonomous systems. Seek capacity and infrastructure support from the Government of Canada on energy and mining economic development opportunities across Saskatchewan, Canada and Internationally. Seek to negotiate the cows and plows settlement for the Mistawasis First Nation.

Seek government support for and funding (through NRCAN, Pacifican, Infrastructure Canada or any other government program) to upgrade, optimize and incorporate technology in manufacturing and mill operations in BC facilities. Seek funding capital to revive, purchase, build and expand BC Forestry sector operations across BC. Pursue opportunities to do business with the Government of Canada through the Buy Canadian Policy.

Seek funding for housing projects on and off reserve. Seek funding opportunities for economic development and infrastructure projects on and off reserve.

Seeking support for economic development opportunities on reserve lands. Seeking support for programs and funding that will lead to greater employment opportunities for band members. Seeking funds for replacing all fossil fuel use on reserve lands. Seeking better relationships and understanding of the client band.