Mr. Speaker, the third petition I have to present today is from indigenous members of my riding.
The petitioners note that everyone is equal before the law and without discrimination. They state that the First Nations Financial Transparency Act is supposed to enhance accountability and transparency. However, when receiving federal funding, official first nation band membership is counted, but off-reserve band members face alienation, and are receiving limited funds and services.
The petitioners call on the Government of Canada to enforce the First Nations Financial Transparency Act and ensure that off-reserve band members are provided with equal levels of funding and services as on-reserve band members.