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National Chief Says First Nations Growing Frustrated with ‘Fast-Track’ Approach

  • On Monday, May 26, First Nations leaders and environmental groups held a news conference in Victoria opposing B.C.'s Bill 15, the Infrastructure Projects Act.
  • The bill seeks to expedite permitting for hospitals, schools, housing, and resource projects, but critics say it will bypass environmental assessments and consultation.
  • Chief Don Tom and Chief Mungo Knox condemned the bill as rushed and overreaching, highlighting the lack of clear limits, binding safeguards, and co-governance commitments.
  • Tom said the NDP's approach is ‘Trust us, bro’ and called Premier Eby a ‘snake-oil salesman,’ while Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma defended the bill citing regulations as crucial.
  • The bill must receive a final vote by Wednesday, May 28, despite staunch opposition from First Nations and local officials, signaling strained relations and unresolved concerns.
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Penticton Western News broke the news in on Monday, May 26, 2025.
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