Bill 31British ColumbiaBC NDP
Indigenous Self-Government Land Title Act
Largest BC legislative implementation of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) since 2019. Recognizes Indigenous title to specific lands by statute rather than waiting on case-by-case court rulings.
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Recognizes Indigenous title to specific BC lands as a matter of provincial statute (rather than a court ruling). One of the largest BC legislative implementations of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) since 2019.
Issues this bill touches
- Indigenous Rights
Recognizes Indigenous title to specific BC lands by statute. Largest legislative implementation of DRIPA since 2019.
Legislative history
- Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
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Reviewed clause by clause by a standing committee; amendments possible.
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Brenda BaileyBC NDPOfficial source
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