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‘Deeply Disappointed’ First Nations in B.C. Want Eby to Kill Fast-Track Bills
- On May 15, 2025, First Nations leaders in British Columbia urged Premier David Eby to kill two bills aimed at fast-tracking infrastructure and renewable energy projects across the province.
- The legislation was introduced to accelerate projects in response to U.S. Tariffs but drew criticism for lacking proper consultation and raising fears it could undermine Indigenous rights.
- In a tense meeting chaired by Robert Phillips, First Nations leaders expressed deep disappointment at Eby's refusal to withdraw the bills and warned of potential litigation and increased conflict.
- B.C.'s Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma acknowledged that the government erred by not sufficiently consulting First Nations, while Opposition Leader John Rustad criticized Premier Eby’s approach as inflexible, describing it as "it's my way or the highway."
- Despite facing opposition, Eby affirmed his commitment to accelerating projects for schools and hospitals, noting that ongoing discussions between the parties would be maintained amid continuing reconciliation challenges.
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Prince George Citizen
Flin Flon Reminder'Deeply disappointed' First Nations in B.C. want Eby to kill fast-track bills
VICTORIA — First Nations leaders are calling on B.C. Premier David Eby to immediately "kill" two pieces of legislation that would fast-track projects in response to U.S.
Vancouver Sun
aheadoftheherd.comB.C. First Nations prepare for legal fight after Premier Eby refuses to withdraw controversial fast-track legislation
Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma has admitted little consultation was done on Bill 15, with Indigenous leaders also concerned about Bill 14
First Nation leaders decry two NDP government bills as a 'power grab'
Premier David Eby is not backing down from two controversial laws that will fast-track infrastructure projects and clean energy projects across BC, despite a tense meeting with First Nations leaders Thursday, where he was urged to "kill" the bills.
'A direct threat to our sovereignty': Indigenous leaders fight Eby's Bill 15
Premier David Eby says he’ll push forward with new legislation to fast-track construction projects, despite a lengthy meeting with First Nations chiefs Thursday who urged him to halt the bill. The chiefs emerged to stay they will fight Bill 15 with future actions, because it sacrifices their sovereignty and reconciliation efforts in the name of government experience. They said they were also not consulted in a meaningful way, nor were they able …
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