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Waleed Saleem

Regional Policy Advisor, Quebec and Ontario, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)32 communications in the past year

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Mushkegowuk Tribal Council

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Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking funding for their Indigenous Bail Beds Program. Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking funding for the new Indigenous Representative Organization. Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking funding for an Economic Development Officer/Co-ordinator. Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking funding for fire protection and emergency management. Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking Nation Rebuilding Funding Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking funding for Mental Health and Addiction Full-Time Response Program Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking funding for Homelessness Strategy and Family Shelter! Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking funding for a Justice Conference Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking funding for Additional Off-Reserve Emergency Response Funding Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking for funding for a Detox Center for Timmins

Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking funding for their Indigenous Bail Beds Program. Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking funding for fire protection and emergency management. Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking funding for the new Indigenous Representative Organization. Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking funding for an Economic Development Officer/Co-ordinator. Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking Nation Rebuilding Funding Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking funding for Mental Health and Addiction Full-Time Response Program Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking funding for Homelessness Strategy and Family Shelter! Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking funding for Additional Off-Reserve Emergency Response Funding Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking for funding for a Justice Conference Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking for funding for a Detox Center for Timmins

Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN)

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Seeking to discuss the legal implications of provincial MZOs on Indigenous and Treaty Rights. Seeking information related to ongoing discussions about Land Management legislation Seeking capital funding for water treatment plant. Engaging the federal government with respect to ongoing discussions regarding the enforcement of First Nations' laws and resources required to carry out the enforcement.

To provide updates on energy projects pursued by MSIFN and to explore potential opportunities for collaboration with the Ministry of Energy. Outreach to area elected representatives to discuss concerns with consultation policies. Indigenous Services Canada - Seeking discussions with elected officials and their staff regarding funding for a water treatment plant on a First Nation. Discuss concerns over the activities of certain groups and individuals falsely claiming Indigenous heritage and status. Department of Justice - enforcement crisis on First Nations communities. First Nations either cannot enforce their laws or cannot do so without extraordinary steps such as private prosecutions. In practice, the real challenges for First Nations people are wide ranging and include limitations in controlling public health laws (evident during the COVID-19 pandemic), halt illegal dumping, or preventing drug dealers from trespassing on reserve. First Nations law enforcement needs support. Crown-Indigenous Relations - Addition to Reserve (ATR) policy with respect to plans to purchase land.

Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation

3

Engagement with federal departments and agencies regarding funding, financing to support new nuclear energy generation and transmission. Engagement with federal departments and agencies regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s nuclear energy strategy and related policies affecting the Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for used nuclear fuel and new nuclear energy generation and transmission. This includes recognition of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s role as host Nation, the development of Indigenous-led nuclear and nuclear-enabling infrastructure opportunities, and federal regulatory, governance, and oversight frameworks associated with the DGR project. Engaging with the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada regarding consultation frameworks, regulatory processes, and governance considerations associated with the Deep Geological Repository for used nuclear fuel. Engaging with the Department of Finance regarding potential tax policy considerations affecting Indigenous-led infrastructure and economic development projects, including projects located on lands undergoing Addition to Reserve processes. Engaging with Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada regarding Addition to Reserve (ATR) processes associated with lands required for major economic infrastructure projects led by Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation. Engaging with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and other federal departments regarding the development of Indigenous-led data centre infrastructure in Northwestern Ontario, including initiatives related to artificial intelligence infrastructure, digital sovereignty, and national data capacity. Secure federal funding commitments to support Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s critical water treatment plant upgrade and related community infrastructure needs, including investments tied to post-majority supports and CHRT capital funding. Engaging with Indigenous Services Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), and FedNor to explore federal support for Wabigoon to lead the modernization and expansion of on-reserve and regional infrastructure, specifically focused on energy systems and digital connectivity, to advance community well-being, regional economic development, and Indigenous-led infrastructure delivery. Secure federal funding to support Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s development of data centres on Nation land through existing and forthcoming programs through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Regional Development Agency for Northern Ontario. Fund and prioritize Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s Indigenous-led modular housing strategy as part of Build Canada Homes, with pre-development support and alignment with Indigenous procurement and workforce plans. Formally recognize Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s Regulatory Assurance and Accountability Protocol (RAAP) as a binding oversight framework in all federal permitting, review, and regulatory processes in relation to the Nation's existing agreement to act as a willing host to Canada's Deep Geological Repository for nuclear waste on their traditional lands. Develop a joint Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation–federal infrastructure strategy to support the Nation’s role as host of the DGR, including investment in housing, roads, utilities, broadband, and emergency services. Establish a technical table between the Government of Canada and the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation to work towards a treaty table to resolve longstanding jurisdictional ambiguity affecting the Nation’s ability to fully engage in planning for the Deep Geological Repository (DGR).

Homeward Public Affairs

Cat Lake First Nation

2

Development and funding of a land-based addictions and mental health treatment centre. Working with the client to obtain funding for and the construction of an all-weather road to connect the community to the provincial highway system.

Funding for and construction of an all-weather road to connect the community to the provincial highway system.

Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada

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Lobbying for the preservation of affordable rental housing Lobbying for the development of new affordable housing, including co-operative housing. Lobbying to ensure that low-income households can continue to live affordably in federally-administered housing co-operatives after their operating agreements end with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Lobbying for renewed low-income subsidies for federal indigenous co-operatives. Lobbying for new low-income subsidies for federal co-ops (including Section 95 program co-op housing). Lobbying for government to examine the consequences of the steady erosion of rent-geared-to-income (RGI) capacity for low-income households in existing federally administered housing providers, including co-operatives. Lobbying for energy retrofit programs for co-op housing. Lobbying around the elimination of homelessness in Canada.

Huron-Wendat Nation

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Transférer intégralement des terrains excédentaires appartenant au gouvernement fédéral et permettre à la Nation Huronne-Wendat de réaliser un projet de développement dans la ville de Québec.

Kinross Gold

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Engaging with government officials to highlight Kinross Gold’s international investments and raising awareness of its global operations Engaging with government officials regarding Kinross Gold Tasiast Gold Mine in Mauritania as it relates to increased consular support Arranging meetings with public office holders to raise awareness of the Great Bear Project in Red Lake, Ontario and to identify potential areas of collaboration on northern development.

Rubicon Strategy

Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation

2

Discussions of programming to support social and economic development both on and off-reserve.

Strategies North Advisory

Nunatsiavut Government

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Engaging with decision makers to raise awareness of the Labrador Inuit Land Claim Agreement (LILCA) and ensure full implementation of the agreement. Share Nunatsiavut Government's view on Bill C-10 An Act respecting the Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation Engaging with decision makers on the issue of improvements to infrastructure in Nunatsiavut including the Nain airport, broadband internet access, housing and community infrastructure. Engaging with decision makers on fisheries priorities including the salmon allocation policy, shrimp allocation, arctic char, snow crab and Atlantic Cod. Engaging decision makers on major projects as defined by the major projects office and natural resource projects in Nunatsiavut. Lobbying for policy recognition of Nunatisavut Government as the only representative for Labrador Inuit and for policies to minimize/mitigate against false assertions of Labrador Inuit identity.

Engaging with decision makers on the issue of improvements to infrastructure in Nunatsiavut including the Nain airport, broadband internet access, housing and community infrastructure. Engaging with decision makers on fisheries priorities including the salmon allocation policy, shrimp allocation, arctic char, snow crab and Atlantic Cod. Engaging decision makers on major projects as defined by the major projects office and natural resource projects in Nunatsiavut. Engaging with decision makers to raise awareness of the Labrador Inuit Land Claim Agreement (LILCA) and ensure full implementation of the agreement. Share Nunatsiavut Government's view on Bill C-10 An Act respecting the Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation Lobbying for policy recognition of Nunatisavut Government as the only representative for Labrador Inuit and for policies to minimize/mitigate against false assertions of Labrador Inuit identity.

Blackbird Strategies

Wyloo Ring of Fire

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Working with the government to develop the Eagle's Nest nickel, copper, platinum, palladium and chromite deposits, all of which are located in the James Bay lowlands of Ontario in the emerging metals camp known as the "Ring of Fire"

• Training and skills development Indigenous Peoples in mining and processing • Natural resource development and Canada-U.S. transboundary affairs • Federal funding programs aimed at supporting research & development, innovation, decarbonization within the mining sector • Advancement of critical mineral production, processing, and infrastructure projects in Canada • Adoption and use of new technologies in mining and processing

Recent activity

Jul 6, 2026
Jun 25, 2026
May 5, 2026
Emily Gilroy contacted Waleed Saleem on behalf of Wuxly
Apr 22, 2026
Nov 25, 2025
Nov 20, 2025
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Dec 12, 2023
Mar 22, 2023