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Originally Posted by karl262
http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/end-fir...says-1.1115388
The only problem I see with doing away with the Indian Act and the reserve system by basically handing over title to the FN bands is the level of corruption and incompetence among many chiefs will multiply many times over. Whats to stop a chief from simply selling the land and pocketing the money, or any number of things one can do with a massive clear title property?
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The CTF isn't suggesting turning land over to the councils, but rather individual families.
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The CTF proposed five policy recommendations to improve conditions for aboriginal people:
1) Treat All Canadians the Same – While abiding by treaty contracts and the constitution, phase out non-treaty laws and programs that single out aboriginal people. A few examples:
The Indian Act
b. Section 718(2) of the Criminal Code; gives judges flexibility to give aboriginal people reduced sentences.
c. Aboriginal Arts Office (an arts grant program specifically for aboriginal people; all other ethnicities apply through a different program.)
2) Give Reserves Full Land/Housing Control – Give aboriginal reserves full control over their land by the end of 2013; no more requiring reserves to seek Ottawa’s permission prior to development, leasing or sale of reserve land (while respecting current environmental laws). Also, transfer ownership of homes on reserves to families living there.
3) Transition Support – Investigate how to help people in remote, economically bleak communities transition to where there are better jobs and educational opportunities.
4) Full Accountability – Reserves must be accountable for public funds they receive. Period. No more situations like Attawapiskat; audit found 81% of files lacking supporting documentation.
5) Fund People on Reserves Directly – Start pilot projects whereby funding to reserves goes directly to band members, with the band council taxing band members to pay for services. This would ensure more funds reach people in need, rather than getting caught in administration.
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My bad..... looks like it is "homes" they are suggesting go to families. Now I'm confused as to whether that includes land it sits on.