OTTAWA, ONTARIO (October 19, 2006) – The Government of Canada has officially commenced a selection process to appoint Commissioners on the First Nations Tax Commission (FNTC).

The Commission will be comprised of 10 men and women, including members of First Nations, who are committed to strengthening First Nation real property tax regimes and who possess the necessary business skills, experience and capacity to enable the FNTC to fulfill its mandate.

Interested candidates should forward their curriculum vitae to:

First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Initiative Appointments
Office of the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
21^st Floor, 10 Wellington Street
Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H4

The deadline for submission is November 24, 2006.