Claim: The First Nations Governance Act introduced by Robert Nault in Canada in 2002 because he wanted representatives of indigenous groups included in the House of Commons but it was rejected in 2003.
Evidence: Nault's stated purpose in proposing the legislation was to make native reserves more democratic and accountable. He said that his proposals represented an "interim step towards self-government" and were a response to demands by indigenous activists who opposed secrecy and corruption in their communities.