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Jaime Battiste

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations

Liberal

ConstituencyCape Breton—Canso—AntigonishProvinceNSTitleMP

Government Contracts

Contracts awarded to entities linked to this member, as identified through disclosed holdings and lobbying activity

OrganizationContractsTotal Value
TELESAT CANADA5$15,530,349.57
CANADIAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION1$28,250.00
Canadian Association of University Teachers1$15,000.00

Lobbying Activity

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Recent Mentions

Updated 2026-05-24

Recent news, social media, and press mentions

news2026-04-27

Jaime Battiste won re-election in a newly created Nova Scotia riding.

Mi'kmaw Liberal MP Jaime Battiste was elected for a third time in a riding that included his home community of Eskasoni. The mention is relevant to his recent public profile, but it is not within the last 7 days of the current date.

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news2026-01-15

Jaime Battiste explored a Liberal leadership bid before dropping out and backing Mark Carney.

Battiste was reported to have considered entering the Liberal leadership race after being urged by Indigenous leaders and discussing fundraising requirements. He later dropped out and endorsed Mark Carney.

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news2026-05-15

Jaime Battiste defended the federal government's One Canadian Economy Act.

Battiste said the Liberals were elected with a mandate to fast-track major projects and support the legislation. The public comments were framed as a defense of the government's economic and legislative agenda.

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news2025-10-14

MP Battiste tables motion to study amending Indian Act, wants to see more Indigenous leadership.

Cape Breton MP Jaime Battiste tabled a motion to study sections of the Indian Act with the Senate, advocating for increased Indigenous leadership in decision-making processes.

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Public Disclosures

Financial and ethics disclosures filed with the registry

Assets

Joint copyright with other persons for the CD: Kina'mu, a Mi'kmaw Journey by 2nd Generation

Gifts

Gift (Act) Received 2022/12/08

Nature

Ticket to attend the Assembly of First Nations Holiday Gala 2022, Rekindling the Spirit

Source

Dean Janvier, Director, Assurance and Indigenous Lead at Deloitte

Circumstances

Friend who is an employee of Deloitte offered the ticket

Liabilities

Car loan with BMW Finance

Personal loan with Royal Bank of Canada

Car loan with BMW Finance

Personal loan with Royal Bank of Canada

Personal loan with Royal Bank of Canada

Personal loan with Royal Bank of Canada

Summary Statement

Obligation to provide a confidential report has been met and all initial reporting and compliance measures have been taken to comply with the Conflict of Interest Act.

Contact Information

Constituency Office Address

729 Highway 105 Boularderie East, Nova Scotia B1X 0A2

Email

Jaime.Battiste@parl.gc.ca

Website

http://jaimebattiste.libparl.ca

Phone

1-866-707-9800

Fax

902-564-2479