Salma Zahid

Salma Zahid

Liberal
MP since 2015
473 lobbying meetings
223 companies
LOW lobbying exposure
Speeches: 181more than 46% of MPs
Lobbying meetings: 473top 12% of MPs
Companies: 223top 14% of MPs
Riding of Scarborough Centre—Don Valley East
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In the 90 days to August 7, 2026, 13 organizations lobbied Salma Zahid across 14 meetings — most often about International Trade. The most frequent visitor was Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (2 meetings, via their in-house lobbyist Yara Shoufani), whose registration says it seeks Advancing recognition of the need for measures to curtail foreign interference and transnational repression experienced by Palestinians, Arabs, Muslim and Jewish communities in Canada based on their foreign policy views on the Middle East. That's more than the average MP, who had 8 meetings over the same period.

Based on federal lobbying registry data to August 7, 2026

Who's lobbying Salma

Individual meeting records from the federal lobbying registry

DateOrganizationSubjects
2026-06-20Justice For All CanadaImmigration; Aboriginal Affairs; International Relations; International Trade; Justice and Law Enforcement
2026-06-19University of AlbertaHealth; Intellectual Property; Regional Development; Science and Technology; Research and Development
2026-06-10Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle EastInternational Relations; International Trade; National Security/Security; Foreign Affairs; Defence
2026-06-09Canadian Produce Marketing AssociationIndustry; Internal Trade; International Relations; International Trade; Agriculture
2026-06-03TekSavvy Solutions Inc.Telecommunications; Consumer Issues
2026-06-02Citizens' Climate Lobby CanadaTaxation and Finance; Climate
2026-05-26Independent Jewish Voices CanadaInternational Relations; International Trade; Foreign Affairs
2026-05-26GENERAL MOTORS OF CANADA COMPANYIndustry
2026-05-26Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle EastInternational Relations; International Trade; National Security/Security; Foreign Affairs; Defence
2026-05-26National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM)Foreign Affairs
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Career Activity Summary

Salma Zahid spoke 181 times in Parliament, mostly about Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1, Petitions, and Export and Import Permits Act. Salma was lobbied in 473 meetings by 223 organizations, including National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), ERS International, and Islamic Relief Canada. Salma participated in 1288 parliamentary votes. The top lobbying subject was Health.

This summary is computer-generated from parliamentary records and lobbying registry data.

Lobbying Meetings
473
Companies
223
Speeches
181
Bills Sponsored
1

Committee Memberships

Citizenship and Immigration
Member
Liaison
Member
Science and Research
Chair

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Top Lobbying Clients

Companies with the most meetings with this MP

National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM)
Immigration; International Relations; Justice and Law Enforcement; International Development; National Security/Security
44 meetings
ERS International
Energy; Environment; Science and Technology; Research and Development; Climate
18 meetings
Islamic Relief Canada
Environment; Immigration; Internal Trade; Justice and Law Enforcement; International Development
17 meetings
Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East
Government Procurement; Immigration; International Relations; International Trade; Justice and Law Enforcement
13 meetings
RESULTS Canada
Health; Budget; International Development; Research and Development; Economic Development
12 meetings
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Recent Speeches

2026-06-17
Petitions
Routine Proceedings

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to present petition e-7435, signed by 3,308 Canadians, concerning the lengthy processing delays for African refugees. The pe…

2026-06-15
Filipino Heritage Month
Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, June is Filipino Heritage Month in Canada, a time to recognize and celebrate the rich history, culture and contributions of Filipino Cana…

2026-06-02
Khalid Usman
Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, on the weekend, the Pakistani community in Canada lost a giant with the passing of Khalid Usman, and for me, he was Khalid Bhai. A friend…

2026-05-28
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings

Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the third report of the Standing Committee on Science and Research, entitled “A…

2026-05-25
Palestine Day on the Hill
Statements By Members

Mr. Speaker, I would like to invite everyone to join us tonight as the Canada-Palestine Parliamentary Friendship Group and the Association of Palestin…

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Bills Sponsored

C-331An Act to amend the Canadian Security Intelligence Service A…
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)

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Recent activity

22 activities across speeches, bills, and lobbying communications.

June 2026

3
Speech
Jun 17, 2026
Petitions

Routine Proceedings

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to present petition e-7435, signed by 3,308 Canadians, concerning the leng…

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Speech
Jun 15, 2026
Filipino Heritage Month

Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, June is Filipino Heritage Month in Canada, a time to recognize and celebrate the rich h…

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Speech
Jun 2, 2026
Khalid Usman

Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, on the weekend, the Pakistani community in Canada lost a giant with the passing of Khal…

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May 2026

2
Speech
May 28, 2026
Committees of the House

Routine Proceedings

Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the third report of the Stand…

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Speech
May 25, 2026
Palestine Day on the Hill

Statements By Members

Mr. Speaker, I would like to invite everyone to join us tonight as the Canada-Palestine Parliamentar…

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April 2026

1
Speech
Apr 29, 2026
Police Officers

Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, I recently had the opportunity to meet Superintendent Locke and Sergeant Peterson of th…

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March 2026

6
Speech
Mar 24, 2026
Education for Afghan Women and Girls

Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, at a time when girls and women in Afghanistan are being denied the basic right to educa…

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Speech
Mar 23, 2026
Petitions

Routine Proceedings

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present petition e-7167, signed by nearly 5,000 Canadians from coast to…

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Speech
Mar 13, 2026
Build Canada Homes Act

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, we have already seen examples of the government supporting new housing projects, such a…

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Lobbying
Mar 10, 2026

House of Commons

426 communications with 205 clients

Top clients: [{"name": "National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM)", "count": 38}, {"name": …

Speech
Mar 9, 2026
Export and Import Permits Act

Private Members' Business

Madam Speaker, we request a recorded division.

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Speech
Mar 9, 2026
Export and Import Permits Act

Private Members' Business

Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of Bill C-233, the no more loopholes act. Introduced by my co…

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February 2026

2
Speech
Feb 27, 2026
Ramadan

Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, as we observe the blessed month of Ramadan, I rise to reflect on its enduring values of…

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Speech
Feb 26, 2026
Black History Month

Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Black History Month and the vital contributions of Black Canadians …

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November 2025

7
Speech
Nov 26, 2025
International Day of Solidarity with the…

Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, on November 29, the United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian…

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Speech
Nov 24, 2025
Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak in support of Bill C-15, the budget implementation act. The legis…

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Speech
Nov 24, 2025
Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, for any pipeline project to go forward, there should be consultations. All projects sho…

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Speech
Nov 24, 2025
Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, of course, on this side of the House, we are committed to making sure that crime levels…

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Speech
Nov 24, 2025
Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I want to reaffirm that this is an investment budget. We were elected in April on the p…

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Speech
Nov 19, 2025
Petitions

Routine Proceedings

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present petition e-6662, which was signed by nearly 11,000 Canadians. T…

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Speech
Nov 18, 2025
Science Meets Parliament

Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, today is a day to celebrate science. The Office of the Chief Science Advisor and the Ca…

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May 2023

1
Bill
May 2, 2023
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)

C-331An Act to amend the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act (duty of candour)

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