Fallout Continues After B.C. Premier’s Decision to Hold Off Changes on DRIPA

Why B.C.’s future depends on embracing DRIPA

For weeks, Premier David Eby planned to steamroll First Nations with a sweeping suspension on their human rights. Now, his government is moving forward in a cooperative manner with Indigenous nations this spring and summer. It is a testament to the strong leadership of NDP MLA Joan Phillip and First Nations across B.C., together with unions and legal groups who have been saying “hands off DRIPA” since Day One.

Eby Avoids Disaster on DRIPA, for Now

Sharma’s last-minute intervention avoids a confrontation, and sparks bizarre claims from BC Conservatives.

Fallout continues after B.C. premier’s decision to hold off changes on DRIPA

The Opposition B.C. Conservatives hammered Premier David Eby in Tuesday’s question period about his many flip flops on DRIPA following pressure from First Nations leaders—including his unfulfilled threat to make pausing parts of the act a confidence vote.

What to know about DRIPA and why B.C. wants to amend the Indigenous rights law

Premier David Eby has backed off his plans for the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act after weeks of controversy that threatened to bring down his government