Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the support that my colleague has committed for the bill.
Accountable, transparent governments are the foundation of democracies. While many first nations already demonstrate these qualities by disclosing their salaries and expenses to community members, some do not, as I said earlier.
Bill C-575 will require disclosure of elected officials' remuneration in a similar manner to that required by municipal, provincial and federal governments. This is not an invasion of privacy but rather a demonstration of transparent government accountable to the public.
This government is taking steps to bring first nations councils to a similar level of public disclosure as exists in other jurisdictions.