B.C. will revise DRIPA legislation to scale back court power over Indigenous rights, Eby says

B.C. Premier David Eby announced plans to revise the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) to limit court influence in reconciliation efforts, emphasizing government-to-government relationships over judicial decisions. Eby aims to address confusion caused by recent court rulings that have impacted private property rights, particularly in light of a landmark case awarding land to the Quw'utsun Nation, which overlaps with private properties in Richmond. The premier's decision to amend DRIPA, rather than repeal it, is intended to prevent further legal conflicts and maintain a roadmap for resolving land and title issues outside of the courts. Despite opposition from the B.C. Conservatives and concerns from some citizens, Eby maintains that repealing DRIPA would undermine reconciliation efforts and lead to more disputes.