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Elections BC says petition seeking repeal of DRIPA can go ahead

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Elections BC has approved in principle a petition seeking to repeal B.C.'s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

B.C. legislators close out spring session with DRIPA questions still unresolved

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The British Columbia legislature wrapped up its spring session Thursday with the NDP government facing criticism over its shifting approach to Indigenous rights legislation, a record deficit and pipeline tensions with Alberta.

Supreme Court of Canada to hear B.C. appeal that aims to limit DRIPA’s legal reach

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The Supreme Court of Canada will hear British Columbia’s appeal of a landmark ruling that found parts of the province’s mineral tenure system conflict with its Indigenous rights law, setting up a major legal test of how UNDRIP applies in B.C. courts.

B.C. businesses raise concerns over reconciliation law

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A British Columbia business group said Wednesday that nearly all members surveyed are concerned about the impact of the province’s Indigenous reconciliation law on investment and hiring.

B.C. NDP approval slides amid backlash over DRIPA, says new poll

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An Angus Reid poll suggests the B.C. Conservatives have opened a double-digit lead over the governing NDP, as Premier David Eby’s approval rating drops amid controversy over Indigenous rights legislation.

AFN chief slams B.C.’s proposed DRIPA changes at United Nations

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Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is urging the United Nations to condemn British Columbia’s shifting stance on a key reconciliation law, calling the province’s actions a “step backwards” for Indigenous rights.

Eby backs off changes to DRIPA this legislative session

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Premier David Eby said he was wrong to push changes to British Columbia’s Indigenous rights law this spring, as his government backs away from proposed legislation after reaching a new agreement with First Nations leaders.

Eby backs down on confidence vote tied to DRIPA bill

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The British Columbia government has backed away from making a controversial bill on its Indigenous reconciliation law a confidence vote, as internal dissent and opposition from First Nations force a rethink of its approach.

First Nations leaders say they’ve lost confidence in Eby over DRIPA amendments

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First Nations leaders say they have lost confidence in Premier David Eby as his NDP government seeks to amend British Columbia’s landmark reconciliation legislation.

Premier Eby confident he will have the votes to pass DRIPA changes and avoid a snap election

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Premier David Eby says his government will introduce legislation to temporarily suspend parts of B.C.’s Indigenous rights law, warning the move is needed to limit legal risks as court challenges unfold.

B.C. government proposes temporary suspension of parts of DRIPA

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Premier David Eby says British Columbia plans to temporarily suspend parts of its Indigenous rights law following backlash from First Nations leaders over proposed changes.

B.C. weighing amendments to DRIPA following landmark appeal court decision

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Premier David Eby said his government will consider amending British Columbia’s Indigenous rights legislation, known as the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA). The post B.C. weighing amendments to DRIPA following landmark appeal court decision appeared first on AM 1150.

Appeal court overturns key finding on DRIPA in case targeting B.C.’s mining claim system

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A coastal First Nation is celebrating what it calls a “precedent-setting” ruling from the British Columbia Court of Appeal in its challenge of the province’s mineral tenure system. The post Appeal court overturns key finding on DRIPA in case targeting B.C.’s mining claim system appeared first on AM 1150.

First Nations, municipalities call for pause on B.C. infrastructure bill

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First Nations leaders and the Union of B.C. Municipalities are ramping up pressure on the provincial government to pause a controversial infrastructure bill they say infringes on Indigenous rights and undermines local decision-making.

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