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 Cowichan Tribes Aboriginal title.
- Justice Barbara Young's ruling awarded Quw'utsun Nation Aboriginal title to between 300 and 325 hectares east of the Massey Tunnel and found Aboriginal title co-exists 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, fees and charges were based on `inflated or misinformed property values`, causing economic and psychological harm.
- The proposed class seeks damages, declarations, and full disclosure, with defendants having 21 days to respond, the lawsuit says.
- Plaintiffs say governments had long-standing knowledge that unresolved Indigenous land claims threatened property security, and Indigenous leaders say some City of Richmond reactions foster confusion and hinder reconciliation.
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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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