Mr. Speaker, the First Nations Financial Transparency Act also provides insight into successful band management practices.
I think there is a great example that was reported in The province, where the Osoyoos first nations is one of the most business-minded in Canada. There is virtually no unemployment. The chief's salary has been frozen for two years and is at a reasonable level.
Thanks to the transparency act, other bands and other people can look at the financial statements, see how they are structured and perhaps look at some of the best practices.
Does the minister not realize that shared information is a benefit to one and all?