Overview

• First Nations leaders, backed by opposition parties, call for the immediate withdrawal of two bills designed to fast-track renewable energy and infrastructure projects in British Columbia.
• Premier David Eby affirmed his government's intent to proceed with the legislation but promised no private projects would advance without consent from affected First Nations.
• The First Nations Leadership Council criticized the lack of consultation, stating the bills undermine reconciliation and Indigenous rights, and warned of potential court challenges or direct action if the bills move forward unchanged.
• Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma admitted errors in consultation on Bill 15 but defended the legislation's intent to address permitting delays and economic pressures, including U.S. tariffs.
• Opposition leaders from the Conservative and Green parties echoed concerns over inadequate consultation and criticized the centralization of decision-making power in the provincial cabinet.