First nation – tax issue

An noticeable issue has been raised as over $900,000 tax revenue received by hundreds of first nations. But social community and taxpayers are willing to know clearly about the allocation of this amount of money. And it is generally agreed that  this amount of money should be spent on making benefits for society as a whole.

In my opinion, each of those first nation organizations, has the responsibility to disclose tax revenue given that tax payers have the right to know how their tax contributed to economic development specifically.

Therefore, I doubt about the statement at the end of this passage which suggests that only those “Indian bands” must submit forms while those for nations with comprehensive self-government agreements or treaties it is optional. Because the amount of tax charged and remuneration leaders receive should in proportion to the responsibilities they have and the exact benefit they bring to the whole society. Seeking for transparency act for tax stream can be seen as a force power for leaders to make a better use of $900,0000. And $800,000 bonus related to economic development for leaders of first nation organization would be more likely to make sense for public.

http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Harper+government+outraged+that+chief+tiny+Coquitlam+first+nation+received+900K+latest/10080633/story.html

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