Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Hon. Murray Rankin, recently published a column about his commitment to protecting old growth. He opens by acknowledging the need to protect biodiversity as our duty to future generations. Minister Rankin claims...
When it comes to Indigenous relations and forestry, Premier Horgan’s words contradict the actions of his government. An exchange with my colleague Sonia Furstenau in budget estimates, exposed Premier Horgan’s willingness to leverage the principle of free,...
Premier John Horgan and Minister of Forests Katrine Conroy are on the record clearly stating their support for Aboriginal rights, title and sovereignty. When the protests heated up in the forests on Southern Vancouver Island they agreed to the demands of the...
The source of uncertainty about lands and resources in British Columbia is rooted in the failure of successive governments to uphold the rights of Indigenous peoples. Let’s be clear – conflict and contention over the land base doesn’t come from honouring human rights,...
