Lobbying registration dated 2026-03-13
Registrant: Bilal Cheema
Client: Skway First Nation
Targeted institutions:
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office)
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
House of Commons
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Senate of Canada
Health Canada (HC)
Government funding received:
Institution: British Columbia
Amount: 57600.00
Institution: Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Amount: 1300000.00
Institution: First Nations Education Steering Committee
Amount: 80000.00
Institution: First Nations Health Authority
Amount: 93242.00
Lobbying activity details:
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.