moved for leave to introduce Bill C-480, an act to establish the office of first nations Ombudsman to investigate complaints relating to administrative and communication problems between members of first nations communities and their first nation and between first nations, allegations of improper financial administration and allegations of electoral irregularities.
Mr. Speaker, indeed it gives me pleasure to table this private member's bill, an act to establish the office of First Nations Ombudsman to investigate complaints relating to administrative and communication problems between members of First Nations communities and their First Nation and between First Nations, allegations of improper financial administration and allegations of electoral irregularities.
Leona Freed and Rita Galloway were in town yesterday. They were talking to us about the problems they are facing on the reserves. They have asked for an ombudsman. This bill will do that. I have heard favourable comments from government members and the press that it might be a solution to deal with these problems. I am looking for support from all sides of the House to get this bill into action as quickly as we can.
I congratulate the people in the accountability coalition group for initiating this and I am honoured to present it on their behalf.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)