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Elections BC has approved in principle a petition seeking to repeal B.C.'s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

The British Columbia legislature wrapped up its spring session Thursday with the NDP government facing criticism over its shifting approach to Indigenous rights legislation, a record deficit and pipeline tensions with Alberta.

The Supreme Court of Canada will hear British Columbia’s appeal of a landmark ruling that found parts of the province’s mineral tenure system conflict with its Indigenous rights law, setting up a major legal test of how UNDRIP applies in B.C. courts.

A British Columbia business group said Wednesday that nearly all members surveyed are concerned about the impact of the province’s Indigenous reconciliation law on investment and hiring.

An Angus Reid poll suggests the B.C. Conservatives have opened a double-digit lead over the governing NDP, as Premier David Eby’s approval rating drops amid controversy over Indigenous rights legislation.

Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is urging the United Nations to condemn British Columbia’s shifting stance on a key reconciliation law, calling the province’s actions a “step backwards” for Indigenous rights.

Premier David Eby said he was wrong to push changes to British Columbia’s Indigenous rights law this spring, as his government backs away from proposed legislation after reaching a new agreement with First Nations leaders.

The British Columbia government has backed away from making a controversial bill on its Indigenous reconciliation law a confidence vote, as internal dissent and opposition from First Nations force a rethink of its approach.

First Nations leaders say they have lost confidence in Premier David Eby as his NDP government seeks to amend British Columbia’s landmark reconciliation legislation.

Premier David Eby says his government will introduce legislation to temporarily suspend parts of B.C.’s Indigenous rights law, warning the move is needed to limit legal risks as court challenges unfold.

Premier David Eby says British Columbia plans to temporarily suspend parts of its Indigenous rights law following backlash from First Nations leaders over proposed changes.

British Columbia is asking Canada’s top court to hear an appeal of a ruling that found the province’s mining claim system was inconsistent with...