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CTV News
22-05-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
B.C. First Nations fear protests and conflict over fast-track legislation
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, Regional Chief Terry Teegee, Robert Phillips, and B.C. Premier David Eby, left to right speak during the 2023 B.C. Cabinet and First Nations Leaders' Gathering in Vancouver, on Nov. 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Global News
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Global News
First Nations demand B.C. government ‘kill' bills to fast-track projects
First Nations leaders are calling on Premier David Eby to immediately 'kill' two pieces of legislation that would fast-track projects in response to U.S. government tariffs. The statement from the First Nations Leadership Council comes after Premier David Eby met with leaders, who say they are 'deeply disappointed' that he rejected their quest to withdraw the two bills. Bill 14 is aimed at streamlining permitting for renewable energy projects, such as wind farms, while Bill 15 would accelerate public and private infrastructure projects. 9:08 Political Panel: White House Meeting and BC's Bill 15 Grand Chief Stewart Phillip of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs says the government is asking them to trust that it won't misuse the powers the bills provide, but its unclear what the trust would be based on because it failed to adequately consult First Nations on the two bills. Story continues below advertisement He says the proposed legislation undermines the future of Reconciliation in B.C. and that fast-tracking the bills would set the 'stage for bigger fights' between First Nations and government. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Terry Teegee, a B.C. Assembly of First Nations regional chief, says he 'strongly condemns' the government's 'unilateral and regressive' approach to drafting the bills. B.C.'s Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma says her government 'made an error' in not adequately consulting First Nations on Bill 15. Her admission came during debate Thursday in the legislature over concerns relayed by the First Nations Leadership Council, the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs, and the B.C. Assembly of First Nations. 1:57 Mining association calls for fast-tracking permits Ma has rejected the complaints of First Nations and environmentalists, saying the proposed bill neither changes environmental standards nor the constitutional rights of First Nations to be consulted on projects. Story continues below advertisement But she acknowledged that the government has misread the interests of Indigenous leaders and promises that her government will consult First Nations widely on the regulations. Opposition Conservative Leader John Rustad renewed his call on Thursday for the government to withdraw the bill to allow for proper consultations. 'David Eby seems hell bent on just wanting to say, 'it's my way or the highway,'' Rustad says. B.C. Green Party member Rob Botterell says his party opposes the bill for a range of reasons, including the lack of consultation with First Nations. 'It's a very broad piece of legislation that reserves a whole ton of power and decision-making to cabinet,' Botterell says.
CBC
07-04-2025
- Politics
- CBC
UBCIC president says politicians need to stop advancing residential school denialism
Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Dallas Brodie has called for the First Nations Leadership Council to be defunded. A federal Conservative candidate has been called out for posts that stated the residential school system did not constitute genocide. Grand Chief Stewart Phillip of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs says it's offensive and upsetting for elected officials and candidates to promote residential school denialism.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Media Advisory - Indigenous Leaders Say RCMP is Failing to Serve and Protect Their Communities; Leaders to Make Landmark Announcement in Vancouver
VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 24, 2025 /CNW/ - Indigenous leaders from the Heiltsuk Nation and the Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) will be in Vancouver to make a landmark announcement regarding Indigenous-Crown relations and the safety of Indigenous people across Canada. Media are invited to join leaders from the Heiltsuk Nation and Grand Chief Stewart Phillip of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs for the announcement, which includes short video testimonials. Media are asked to contact Andrew Frank at andrew@ to confirm their attendance, or to obtain Zoom webinar information to join remotely. When: Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 9:00am PST Where: Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue, Room #420, 580 W Hastings St., Vancouver, BC Media will have an opportunity to participate in a Q&A. Additional video interviews and b-roll will also be available. SOURCE Heiltsuk Nation View original content: Sign in to access your portfolio
