FNTC and groups representing taxpayers on First Nation lands have provided written submissions to the BC government regarding the BC carbon tax, which is currently under review by the...
First Nations Tax Commission – Commission de la fiscalité des premières nations
Call Us: +1 (855) 682 3682
Category: FNTC News and Announcements
FNTC News and Announcements | News
Premier Applauds Commission Work with New Brunswick First Nations
“Today is a special opportunity for everyone to recognize and celebrate the significant contributions that First Nations people have made in the development of our province and our country,”...
FNTC News and Announcements | News
Important Changes to the Standards for First Nation Tax Rates Laws
In April 2012, the First Nations Tax Commission announced two important modifications to the Rates Law Standards governing First Nation Annual Rates Laws. Designed to reflect current practice...
First Nations added to the FSMA on March 2, 2012. Coldwater Indian Band (BC) Conseil des Montagnais du Lac Saint-Jean (QC) Cowichan Tribes First Nation (BC) Gitwangak First Nation...
In March 2012, FNTC welcomed the release of the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development’s “A Report to Parliament on the Legislative Review of the First Nations Fiscal...
FNTC News and Announcements | News
Finance Committee Calls on Federal Government to Work with FNTC on FNPO Legislation
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance, in its report, “Staying Focussed on Canadian Jobs and Growth,” recommended that the federal government examine the concept of a First...
FNTC News and Announcements | News
Five More First Nations Take Steps to Support Good Governance, Economic Development and Improved Quality of Life in Their Communities
KAMLOOPS, BRITISH COLUMBIA (June 20, 2012) – The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, announced today that the Schedule to the First Nations Fiscal and...
FNTC News and Announcements | News | Success Stories
In the News: Taxes the key to healthy aboriginal communities
The National Post features an interview with Chief Commissioner Jules about the benefits of property tax jurisdiction. “I visited a community yesterday. They had their first administrative office built...
Clarence Thomas (Manny) Jules recieved the Order of British Columbia in 2009. Order of BC Announcement Kamloops Daily News Article: Former KIB Chief to recieve Order of B.C.
Recently, the Province announced important changes to residential property tax assessments for the 2009 property tax year. Ordinarily, all British Columbia property assessments would be based on estimated values...