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Indigenous legislation among top issues at Union of B.C. Municipalities convention
Nearly 2,000 delegates will debate DRIPA, housing and funding clawbacks as municipalities press the province on spending priorities.
- The Union of B.C. Municipalities convention opened Monday in Vancouver, drawing nearly 2,000 delegates through Friday to debate Indigenous rights legislation, housing, and public safety. UBCM president Cori Ramsay emphasized fiscal prudence amid provincial spending constraints.
- Uncertainty surrounding the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, or DRIPA, dominates the agenda following recent court rulings like the GitxaaBa case that caught the province by surprise. Tuesday's plenary session will address this complexity.
- Ramsay criticized the government's increased use of non-disclosure agreements, stating staff must sign NDAs before learning discussion topics. Municipalities submitted a resolution demanding clarity on when NDAs are necessary, calling current practices a "misuse of these tools."
- Brittny Anderson, minister of state for local governments and rural communities, expressed hope for a solution, stating "we can do better" on NDA policy. She committed to developing clearer guidelines for when the province uses such agreements.
- Premier David Eby and Conservative Party Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay are scheduled to attend later this week. A record projected deficit tempers expectations for major spending announcements as delegates prioritize reconciliation and local government needs.
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Indigenous legislation among top issues at Union of B.C. Municipalities convention
An annual gathering of municipal leaders from across British Columbia opens in Vancouver today with the province's Indigenous rights legislation high on the agenda, along with housing and public safety, among other topics.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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