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Indigenous

Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs backs calls for pause to treaty process amid overlapping claims

The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs is urging the province to delay two treaty bills, warning unresolved territorial overlaps could fuel conflict between First Nations.
Indigenous

Eby backs down on confidence vote tied to DRIPA bill

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.
Indigenous

First Nations leaders say they’ve lost confidence in Eby over DRIPA amendments

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.
Politics

Premier Eby confident he will have the votes to pass DRIPA changes and avoid a snap election

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.
Provincial

LNG Canada, Red Chris Mine make list of major new projects Ottawa wants to fast-track

Two northwest British Columbia projects are on the initial list of major projects the federal government is considering for fast-tracking. 
Provincial

First Nations, municipalities call for pause on B.C. infrastructure bill

First Nations leaders and the Union of B.C. Municipalities are ramping up pressure on the provincial government to pause a controversial infrastructure bill they say infringes on Indigenous rights and undermines local decision-making.