First Nations Financial Transparency Act

On November 23, 2011, the proposed First Nations Financial Transparency Act was introduced in Parliament.

This legislation is part of the Government’s commitment in the 2011 Speech from the Throne to support democratic, transparent and accountable First Nation governments by requiring that chiefs and councillors publish their salaries and expenses.

This bill addresses the issue of financial transparency for First Nation leaders by requiring the public disclosure of salaries and expenses of chiefs and councillors and First Nation’s audited consolidated financial statements.

The Bill

You can read the entire First Nations Financial Transparency Act   on the Parliament of Canada’s website and follow its status   as it goes through the legislative process.

Learn More

Learn more about the First Nations Financial Transparency Act by consulting the following reference documents:

• News Release: The Government of Canada Introduces Legislation to Ensure Accountability and Transparency for First Nations
• Backgrounder: First Nations Financial Transparency Act
• Frequently Asked Questions: First Nations Financial Transparency Act

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