Eby pushes back against calls to repeal DRIPA at Natural Resources Forum

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Premier David Eby defended British Columbia’s reconciliation law against calls to repeal it in a speech to the Natural Resources Forum in Prince George. The decision caused confusion and concern among property owners in the area, despite reassurances from the Quw’utsun that the ruling does not erase private property. Speaking to reporters at the forum on Wednesday, Eby reiterated that Canada’s Constitution already recognizes Indigenous title rights, and that DRIPA simply provides a roadmap to work with First Nations. have criticized what they describe as alarmist rhetoric around DRIPA and title rights from political leaders. “Many private property owners are in the crossfire, if you will.