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David Eby confident Indigenous MLAs will vote to pause B.C’s DRIPA legislation
Eby says the pause would limit legal risk from more than 20 lawsuits while the Supreme Court weighs a key appeal.
- Premier David Eby plans to introduce legislation next week suspending sections of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act for up to three years, citing legal peril from the GitxaaBa ruling.
- The GitxaaBa ruling found provincial mineral rights systems inconsistent with DRIPA, prompting more than 20 lawsuits to be amended to reflect the Court of Appeal interpretation.
- First Nations leaders have condemned the plan, with Grand Chief Stewart Phillip calling it an "absolute betrayal" of the "evolving relationship" with the NDP, while Indigenous MLAs face pressure to oppose the pause.
- Despite holding only a one-seat majority, Eby insists his caucus remains "strong and united" regarding the suspension and expressed confidence his government will retain the legislature's confidence.
- Green MLA Adam Olsen criticized Eby for "intentionally winding" distinct court cases into one problem, while Eby expressed "regret that the timeline" prevents further engagement before legislation is introduced.
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B.C. premier says landmark court decision on DRIPA already having legal consequences
Premier David Eby says more than 20 lawsuits against the province have been amended to reflect a key B.C. Court of Appeal ruling that has been the basis of his government's push to overhaul the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, known as DRIPA.
The Toronto Star
David Eby confident Indigenous MLAs will vote to pause B.C’s DRIPA legislation
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby said he's sure his government will retain the legislature's confidence and pass his plan to suspend sections of the Declaration on the Rights
Winnipeg Free Press
David Eby confident Indigenous MLAs will vote to pause B.C's DRIPA legislation
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