In order to make that determination, a grand jury may issue subpoenas to whoever may have evidence relevant to the grand juryâs investigation. As part of its investigation, the grand jury also has power to compel testimony, including the testimony of a crime victim.
Since income is personal property, as a Registered (or entitled-to-be-registered) Indian, you may also be exempt from paying income tax on income earned on a reserve. For example, Registered Indians who work on a reserve do not pay federal or provincial taxes on their employment income.
Itâs a misconception that native people in Canada are free of the obligation to pay federal or provincial taxes. First Nations people receive tax exemption under certain circumstances, although the exemptions don't apply to the Inuit and Metis.egal Exemption for Status Indians. âAll Canadians are required to pay taxes, but they can take advantage of various options to reduce the amount they have to pay,â says Joseph. Section 87 of the Indian Act provides Status Indians with certain benefits.