Implications from the Cowichan Tribes decision [ British Columbia ] David Rosenberg, KC, Reece Harding, Robin Junger

Union of BC Municipalities

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In a recent landmark ruling, the BC Supreme Court granted Cowichan Tribes Aboriginal title to about 800 acres in the City of Richmond including fee simple lands. Our panel of lawyers reviewed the case and discussed the implications for local governments across BC.