Jaime Battiste
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
Liberal
Government Contracts
Contracts awarded to entities linked to this member, as identified through disclosed holdings and lobbying activity
| Organization | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| TELESAT CANADA | 5 | $15,530,349.57 |
| CANADIAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION | 1 | $28,250.00 |
| Canadian Association of University Teachers | 1 | $15,000.00 |
Lobbying Activity
Organizations that have lobbied this member, sorted by frequency
Recent Mentions
Updated 2026-05-24Recent news, social media, and press mentions
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.
View source →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.
View source →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.
View source →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.
View source →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
729 Highway 105 Boularderie East, Nova Scotia B1X 0A2