US EditionFirst Nations Leadership Council: Opposition derailed proposed BC Land Act amendments
- Proposed amendments to the B.C. Land Act for shared decision-making with First Nations are on hold. The changes aim to align with the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.
- The Conservative Party opposes the amendments, arguing that they give too much power to a small percentage of the population. They believe existing laws already address the intended goals.
- Despite opposition, First Nations leaders express disappointment over the delay and hope negotiations with the province will continue. Some remain confident in their work with the provincial government.
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First Nation leaders blame opposition parties for derailing BC Land
The NDP government announced Wednesday that it would not proceed with proposed amendments to the Land Act after holding a series of meetings with stakeholders, saying officials heard that they need to take time for further engagement and to demonstrate the "benefits of shared decision-making in action."
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First Nations Leadership Council: Opposition derailed proposed BC Land Act amendments
British Columbia's First Nations Leadership Council is expressing extreme disappointment over the provincial government's decision to drop planned amendments to the Land Act that would have cleared the way for a shared decision-making process with First Nations when it comes to the use of public land.
First Nations Leadership Council: Opposition derailed proposed BC Land Act amendments
British Columbia's First Nations Leadership Council is expressing extreme disappointment over the provincial government's decision to drop planned amendments to the Land Act that would have cleared the way for a shared decision-making process with Fi
First Nations Leadership Council: Opposition derailed proposed BC Land Act amendments
British Columbia’s First Nations Leadership Council is expressing extreme disappointment over the provincial government’s decision to drop planned amendments to the Land Act that would have cleared the way for a shared decision-making process with First Nations when it comes to the use of public land. The N-D-P government announced it had decided not to […]
B.C. scraps proposed changes to Land Act amid consultation, controversy
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is scrapping a plan that was to allow shared decision-making with First Nations about the use of public land, a move one Indigenous leader describes as a step back for reconciliation.
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