US EditionIndigenous interests won't be trampled under B.C.'s economic fast-track plan: Eby
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, JUN 20 – Premier David Eby commits to requiring First Nations consent for projects on Crown land amid concerns over fast-tracking legislation, with nearly half of power projects majority Indigenous owned.
- Premier David Eby stated in 2025 that British Columbia will fast-track projects only with full Indigenous cooperation and support on the project.
- Eby stated that this approach honors the obligations established by the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and aims to alleviate concerns raised by legislation such as Bill 15.
- He highlighted that nine out of ten energy and infrastructure projects are largely owned by Indigenous groups, and assured that none will advance on government-managed lands without the approval of First Nations.
- Eby remarked, “nothing could be further from the truth” regarding concerns about Bill 14 and 15 and called B.C. the economic engine of Canada moving forward.
- The premier’s stance implies future project frameworks will focus on consistent partnerships with Indigenous peoples, aiming to prevent divisions and promote transparency.
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