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Gordon J Holtslander 12h ago

@Mannanan

The breathtaking hypocrisy of the howls for “rule of law”

For most of Canada’s history, the rule of law has been openly flouted when it comes to Indigenous land and rights.

#BCPoli #FirstNations #DRIPA #DavidEby #Cowichan #RichmondBC #UNDRIP

https://policyoptions.irpp.org/2020/02/the-breathtaking-hypocrisy-of-the-howls-for-rule-of-law/

The breathtaking hypocrisy of the howls for “rule of law”

Last October, an international celebration occurred in the verdant coastal community of Bella Bella, BC. Members of the Heiltsuk Nation finally opened their Gvakva’aus Hailzaqv, their Big House, a red and yellow cedar structure that is the centre of their governance and ceremonial life. Christian missionaries destroyed the last Big House 120 years ago, the […]

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Gordon J Holtslander 12h ago

@Mannanan
The conservative voices vilifying the Cowichan decision, arguing it removes property rights is full of contradictions.

The court established that the Cowichan tribe proved they had exclusively occupied Lulu Island for generations, -> "owned"

In arguing against the Cowichan, conservative voices are saying government should have the right to take control of land who's use and ownership is established and obvious. and use if for their own gain?

Isn't this precisely the opposite of conservative philosophy?

The property rights noise is a pathetic effort to game ignorance anger prejudice and division for political gain.

#BCPoli #FirstNations #DRIPA #DavidEby #Cowichan #RichmondBC #UNDRIP

https://www.mltaikins.com/insights/what-is-the-cowichan-decision-and-why-is-everyone-so-worked-up/

What is the Cowichan decision and why is everyone so worked up? | Insights | MLT Aikins

As discussed in our previous article, B.C. Supreme Court recognizes Cowichan Aboriginal title in landmark ruling, The British Columbia Supreme Court recently issued its landmark decision in Cowichan Tribes v...

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Gordon J Holtslander 15h ago

@Mannanan

Will Canadians follow the call to willful ignorance?

The Cowichan ruling isn’t a threat to private property

"The ruling does not undermine or invalidate the rights of any landowners who were not parties to the case.

Instead, the court directed the federal and provincial governments to negotiate with the Cowichan about how to reconcile Aboriginal title with existing fee-simple title. "

It’s a call for governments to face their obligations to Indigenous Peoples, but owners outside the case won’t suddenly lose their deeds.

#BCPoli #FirstNations #DRIPA #DavidEby #Cowichan #RichmondBC #UNDRIP

https://policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/12/cowichan-land-ruling-explained/

The Cowichan ruling isn’t a threat to private property

It’s a call for governments to face their obligations to Indigenous Peoples, but owners outside the case won’t suddenly lose their deeds.

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CBC Politics 2d ago

Poilievre challenges PM Carney to defend private property rights in B.C. in wake of Cowichan decision
Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal government to defend private property rights in face of what he claims is a threat posed by a landmark B.C. Supreme Court decision establishing Aboriginal title on private property.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/pierre-poilievre-conservatives-cowichan-decision-9.7158000?cmp=rss

CBC British Columbia 2d ago

Poilievre challenges PM Carney to defend private property rights in B.C. in wake of Cowichan decision
Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal government to defend private property rights in face of what he claims is a threat posed by a landmark B.C. Supreme Court decision establishing Aboriginal title on private property.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/pierre-poilievre-conservatives-cowichan-decision-9.7158000?cmp=rss