Tag #Haida Gwaii

How does this agreement address previous conflicts over land ownership and jurisdiction on Haida Gwaii?

This landmark agreement resolves a four-decade-long legal battle initiated by the Haida Nation's challenge to Canadian and provincial jurisdiction over Haida Gwaii. The $59 million in federal funding supports the Haida Nation's governance capacity building, facilitating the transition. While the B.C. Conservative Party raised concerns about private land ownership, the government assures private property rights remain unaffected.