US EditionDespite Growing Opposition, NDP Plans to Go Ahead with Bill 15
- B.C. Premier David Eby is promoting new legislation designed to grant the provincial government wide-ranging authority to accelerate the approval and development of large-scale infrastructure projects throughout the province.
- The bill is encountering strong resistance because the government’s engagement with First Nations did not meet the required standards set by B.C.'s legislation protecting Indigenous peoples' rights, leading to threats of legal action.
- Supporters say Bill 15 will reduce delays for urgently needed public and private projects like hospitals and schools, while opponents accuse the government of centralizing power and weakening environmental and Indigenous rights.
- First Nations leaders have come together to demand the immediate withdrawal of the bill, while Robert Phillips emphasized that the premier has the authority to postpone the legislation until the fall with a single decision.
- If Bill 15 passes, it could provoke protests, court cases, and deepen conflict between the government and Indigenous communities over resource development and consultation.
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