US EditionLawsuit seeks damages against B.C., federal government over Cowichan title ruling
The lawsuit alleges governments knew unresolved Indigenous claims threatened property security while assuring owners of market stability, causing economic losses and psychological harm.
- Filed on Nov. 21 in New Westminster, a proposed class action alleges the federal government of Canada and Province of British Columbia misled property owners about risks tied to the Cowichan Tribes Aboriginal title ruling.
- Justice Barbara Young's ruling awarded Quw'utsun Nation Aboriginal title to 300-325 hectares east of the Massey Tunnel and found title can co-exist with fee simple on about 150 private properties in Richmond, suspending the decision for 18 months.
- The lawsuit alleges misfeasance by senior governments and plaintiffs say taxes and fees were based on `inflated or misinformed property values`, causing harm, while Jasjeet Rampee Grewall asserts `all properties in British Columbia are now subject to claims of pre-existing Aboriginal title.`
- The claim seeks damages, restitution, and declarations, with defendants having 21 days to respond, as the suit alleges government misled property owners over Cowichan title.
- Plaintiffs say governments had long-standing knowledge that unresolved Indigenous land claims threatened property security; John Doe, an unnamed Richmond property owner, is a proposed representative plaintiff, while Indigenous leaders called some local reactions fear-mongering and a barrier to reconciliation.
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Claim Seeks Damages from BC, Ottawa in Wake of Court’s Cowichan Tribes Ruling
A proposed class-action lawsuit in B.C. is accusing the provincial and federal governments of failing to keep property owners informed about the implications stemming from the Cowichan Tribes aboriginal title ruling. The lawsuit filed Nov. 21 in B.C. Supreme Court accuses the province and Ottawa of having “long-standing” knowledge that unresolved indigenous land claims could jeopardize the security of property ownership in Canada. The claim argu…
Disagreement ensues at Richmond council on approach to Cowichan decision - Metro Vancouver News
Not all Richmond city councillors were on board to send a letter to senior levels of government asking them to look into protecting landowners affected by the recent Cowichan Tribes ruling. Coun. Alexa Loo brought forward a motion to write to the prime minister, the B.C. premier and other ministers ...
Lawsuit seeks damages against B.C., federal government over Cowichan title ruling
NEW WESTMINSTER — A proposed class-action lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court says the provincial and federal governments had "long-standing" knowledge that unresolved Indigenous land claims threatened the security of property ownership in Canada.
Lawsuit seeks damages against B.C., federal government over Cowichan title ruling
NEW WESTMINSTER — A proposed class-action lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court says the provincial and federal governments had “long-standing” knowledge that unresolved Indigenous land claims threatened the security of property ownership in Canada. The lawsuit filed this week in New Westminster, B.C., alleges the recent decision by the court recognizing the Cowichan Tribes’ title […]
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