From the areas brought up in the Auditor General’s report, the two main topics are drinking water and elementary and secondary education. I feel that, if Parliament can pass legislation dealing with those two areas, the results will definitely be different.
Governance is another major topic. I think that, if we can strengthen the capacity and accountability of aboriginal governments and institutions, we might get better results. Aboriginal institutions and governments are the front line for delivering services and results to the community. Their financial transparency needs to be improved. Perhaps an electoral reform is also needed because the electoral system is not really up to date.
I think what can help us and what will certainly help communities is if Parliament can get to grips with governance matters.