Vaughn Palmer: DRIPA Troubles Dragging Down David Eby's Government
The premier says 20 DRIPA-related cases are already before the courts as Indigenous nations in Alaska and Washington use the law to challenge B.C. projects.
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B.C.’s DRIPA drama, explained
Photo: Darryl Dyck / The Canadian Press Summary B.C.’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act has been a point of tension for the provincial government and First Nations leaders since December 2025. After months of vowing to change the law by June, Premier David Eby now says amendments will wait until at least October. In the meantime, the province and First Nations leaders will try to find a solution that both sides can agree on. …
Nuanced with Aaron Pete: Premier David Eby on DRIPA & Why He Backed Down
Premier David Eby joins Chief Aaron Pete to discuss DRIPA, BC’s economy, rising deficits, reconciliation tensions, the cost of living crisis, and criticism facing his government. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:00 DRIPA Timeline 03:30 Legal Risk 05:20 Backing Down 06:45 Criticism Response 08:00 Indigenous Partnership 10:20 Division Rising 13:30 Reconciliation Gap 17:40 Succession Talk 18:00 Cost of Living 19:40 Government Spending 22:00 Deficit Pressur…
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