By Brieanna Charlebois VANCOUVER, B.C.-British Columbia Premier David Eby reassured business leaders at a BC Chamber of Commerce gathering in Vancouver about two recent First Nations court decisions, saying he would “go to the wall” to protect private property. The B.C. Supreme Court ruled in August that the Cowichan Tribes hold Aboriginal title over about 300 hectares of land on the Fraser River in Richmond, B.C., in a decision that critics fear could undermine private land ownership across the province. B.C. and other defendants are appealing the ruling, with Eby saying his government is gathering evidence to pause the case, noting that the uncertainty it creates is “toxic” to the work with First Nations, businesses and the economy. The B.C. Court of Appeal also approved a challenge by two other… <\/p>\n
By Brieanna Charlebois VANCOUVER, B.C.-British Columbia Premier David Eby reassured business leaders at a BC Chamber of Commerce gathering in Vancouver about two recent First Nations court decisions, saying he would “go to the wall” to protect private property. The B.C. Supreme Court ruled in August that the Cowichan Tribes hold Aboriginal title over about 300 hectares of land on the Fraser River in Richmond, B.C., in a decision that critics fear could undermine private land ownership across the province. B.C. and other defendants are appealing the ruling, with Eby saying his government is gathering evidence to pause the case, noting that the uncertainty it creates is “toxic” to the work with First Nations, businesses and the economy. The B.C. Court of Appeal also approved a challenge by two other... <\/p>\n