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Indigenous legislation among top issues at Union of B.C. Municipalities convention
Nearly 2,000 delegates will debate DRIPA, housing and funding clawbacks as municipalities press the province on spending priorities.
- The Union of B.C. Municipalities convention opened Monday in Vancouver, with nearly 2,000 delegates gathering through Friday to debate provincial spending, Indigenous rights legislation, and housing. UBCM president Cori Ramsay emphasized fiscal prudence amid tight budgets.
- Uncertainty surrounding the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, or DRIPA, dominates discussions following recent court rulings like the GitxaaBa case that caught the province by surprise. Tuesday's three-hour plenary session will address the legislation's complexity.
- Ramsay criticized the government's increased use of non-disclosure agreements, saying staff must sign NDAs to discuss general topics. Municipalities submitted a resolution demanding clarity on when NDAs are necessary, calling current practices a "misuse of these tools."
- Brittny Anderson, minister of state for local governments and rural communities, expressed hope for resolution, stating the province is working to clarify NDA policies. She committed to improving the process to address municipal concerns.
- Premier David Eby and Conservative Party Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay are scheduled to attend later this week. With a record projected deficit, few delegates expect major spending announcements as priorities shift to reconciliation and local government needs.
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Indigenous legislation among top issues at Union of B.C. Municipalities convention
An annual gathering of municipal leaders from across British Columbia opens in Vancouver today with the province's Indigenous rights legislation high on the agenda, along with housing and public safety, among other topics.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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