First Nations Financial Transparency Act
First Nations Financial Transparency Act is legislation mentioned in public comments regarding the deaths of First Nation children.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- August 2014: The First Nations Financial Transparency Act requires First Nations to provide audited financial statements and remuneration reports to their members. Under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act, the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development must publish community financial information on a public website. Critics argue the First Nations Financial Transparency Act should have focused on disclosure to band members rather than the general public in Canada.[2]
- February 2015: Public comments following the deaths of two children on the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation included claims that the tragedy showed why the First Nation Transparency Act was needed.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Letters: The value Canada puts on First Nation children", Anishinabek News, 24 February 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Opinion: Transparency for whom?", Anishinabek News, 18 August 2014 (archived copy; original article).