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Up to $1 billion in B.C. loan guarantees needed after Cowichan ruling Guest: Paul Sullivan - Principal at Ryan LLC, a global tax firm dedicated to business taxes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.Mike & Geoff are joined by press gallery legend Vaughn Palmer to review the BC politics landscape.  Topics include the Cowichan ruling, transparency and secrecy, the issues to watch in 2026, and a tour of BC's political parties and their prospects.  In Strategy Suite, Geoff and Mike unveil the “12 Substacks of Christmas”.  Given that they don't do math good, Geoff and Mike actually provide more than 12.  Substack pics include: The Real Story with Terry Glavin, Vanity & Learning by Allan Gregg, Northern Beat edited by Fran Yanor, Blindingly Obvious by Don Wright, Charlie Don't Tweet by Charlie Demers, Law for Breakfast by Prof. Dwight Newman, Without Diminishment co-founded by Caroline Elliott, Writings from Lulu Island by Jane Gallo, Khelsilem's substack, AdamOlsen.ca, Claire Rattee's substack, Just and Reasonable by Richard Mason, The Breaker with Bob Mackin, The Bureau with Sam Cooper, Relay with Kyla Ronellenfitsch, and the Pollara substack feat. Matt Smith, Dan Arnold, and Andre Turcotte.  And don't forget, Lotusland by Geoff Meggs! 

Welcome to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! On today's show, Haney is joined by: Werner Stump of BC Cattlemen’s Association on land rights and titles and the Cowichan decision; Krishen Rangasamy of FCC on 2026 macroeconomics; and, Lisa Bishop-Spencer of the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity on the Canada’s... Read More

Welcome to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! On today's show, Haney is joined by: Werner Stump of BC Cattlemen’s Association on land rights and titles and the Cowichan decision; Krishen Rangasamy of FCC on 2026 macroeconomics; and, Lisa Bishop-Spencer of the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity on the Canada’s... Read More

Guest: Geoffrey Moyse, Public Land Use Society Chair and previous Aboriginal law consultant to the B.C. government Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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An update on the Abbotsford floods with a dairy farmer on Sumas Prairie (1:01) Guest: Matt Dykshoorn, owner of a dairy farm on the Sumas Prairie Vying for a chair at the table: Langley Township applies for ‘intervenor status' in Cowichan land appeal case (8:04) Guest: Eric Woodward, Mayor of Langley Township Statistics Canada reported a whopping 4.7% increase in food prices compared to last year (17:19) Guest: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Director of Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia A tribute to a well-loved Hollywood legend: Rob Reiner (27:03) Guest: Rick Forchuk, TV Week Magazine Columnist and CKNW Contributor Author Derek Hayes live in studio (37:47) Guest: Derek Hayes, well-known B.C. historian and author of Coastal Connections: A History of British Columbia Ferries and Passenger Ships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite flagging concerns about political bias at Canada's “anti-hate” organization, Liberals still approved $200,000 in taxpayer funds to the self-described “anti-fascist” group. A new poll found that over half of British Columbians are concerned about their private property rights after a BC Supreme Court justice granted the Cowichan tribe Aboriginal title in the province. Health Canada contradicted its own officials' testimony and admitted that Canadian tax dollars are used to fund the procurement of drug paraphernalia, such as crack pipes, at drug consumption sites. Tune in to the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Melanie Bennet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Intro Hello to all you patriots out there in podcast land and welcome to Episode 461 of Canadian Patriot Podcast. The number one live podcast in Canada. Recorded November 3rd, 2025.   We need your help! To support Canadian Patriot Podcast visit patreon.com/cpp and become a Patreon. You can get a better quality version of the show for just $1 per episode. Show you're not a communist, buy a CPP T-Shirt, for just $24.99 + shipping and theft. Visit canadianpatriotpodcast.com home page and follow the link on the right. What are we drinking And 1 Patriot Challenge item that you completed Pierre -forty creek and pepsi, then Jameson Ian - Kubota Sake Gavin - crown royal & Diet Pepsi Grab the Patriot Challenge template from our website and post it in your social media Listener Feedback We'd love to hear your feedback about the show. Please visit  canadianpatriotpodcast.com/feedback/ or email us at feedback@canadianpatriotpodcast.com A version of the show is Available on iTunes  at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/canadian-patriot-podcast/id1067964521?mt=2 Upcoming Events Strava https://www.strava.com/clubs/ragnaruck News: Manitoba premier says people with child porn should be buried under prisons https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/article/manitoba-premier-says-people-with-child-porn-should-be-buried-under-prisons/   Carney asked Ford 'a couple of times' to pull anti-tariff ad, Ont. premier says https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/carney-asked-ford-to-pull-anti-tariff-ad-9.6964875   Ottawa seeking mass visa cancellation powers to deter fraud from India: internal documents https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/mass-cancellation-power-visas-india-bangladesh-9.6956426   Genocide in Gaza': Jewish groups call for Olivia Chow to apologize, resign for anti-Israel remarks https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/genocide-in-gaza-jewish-groups-call-for-olivia-chow-to-apologize-resign-for-anti-israel-remarks   No change to property sale procedures' B.C. gov't says of Richmond homes in Cowichan land ruling https://globalnews.ca/news/11505545/property-sale-procedures-bc-govt-richmond-homes-cowichan-land-ruling/   Homeowner's mortgage renewal denied over First Nations land claim https://www.junonews.com/p/homeowners-mortgage-renewal-denied   Kitigan Zibi files land claim over large swath of western Quebec, including Gatineau Park https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/kitigan-zibi-anishinabeg-land-title-case-9.6962873   Musqueam to appeal Cowichan Tribes ruling on Aboriginal title https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/musqueam-appeal-cowichan-tribes-ruling-1.7626973 Outro Andrew - https://ragnaroktactical.ca/ Visit us at www.canadianpatriotpodcast.com   We value your opinions so please visit www.canadianpatriotpodcast.com/feedback/ or email us at feedback@canadianpatriotpodcast.com and let us know what you think. Apologies to Rod Giltaca.  We've spent too much time Looking for Andrew.  Haven't had time to compare schedules and make it work…. Remember, "you are a small fringe minority" with "unacceptable views"

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Is there a way to resolve the Cowichan land claim while protecting private property? Guest: Scott McInnis, BC Conservative Deputy Critic for Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation and MLA for Columbia River Revelstoke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tensions remain around the landmark Cowichan Tribes ruling that grants them Aboriginal title to a parcel of land in Richmond. George Abbott, B.C.'s treaty commissioner, takes your questions about the province's treaty process.

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This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Chawathil First Nation Chief and Nuanced podcast host Aaron Pete to break down major B.C. stories reshaping Canada's understanding of history and identity. Aaron explains the truth behind the possible burial sites at the former Kamloops Residential School and responds to the commentators and politicians insisting that the findings amount to “zero bodies.” Then, he unpacks the Cowichan Tribes' landmark land-title victory in Richmond — the first ruling in Canada to recognize Aboriginal title over modern private property. What does it mean for B.C. homeowners? What happens next? And is there still hope for Reconciliation?Recorded: November 10, 2025

A Richmond City Councillor is putting forward a motion at Richmond council that calls on the province and federal governments to mitigate the effects of the Cowichan court ruling. Perched on the waterfront of scenic northern Vancouver Island and one of the most remote pubs in British Columbia, Scarlet Ibis Pub is officially up for sale. How B.C.'s Attorney General is reacting to social media platform, 'X', challenging an order to remove a non-consensual intimate image. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens takes a closer look at the B.C. court decision that recognized Aboriginal title rights for Cowichan Tribes and the misinformation that followed. Some residents of Richmond, B.C., now fear they'll lose their homes, despite clear public statements from Cowichan leadership that private landowners are not being targeted. Vancouver-based lawyer Kate Gunn from First Peoples Law joins the show to walk us through the legal context of the ruling and what it could mean for future title cases. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/

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There's chaos in Ottawa! Green Party leader Elizabeth May doesn't want to ruin Christmas with an election… but she says she will if Mark Carney doesn't budge. And in B.C., a court ruling is throwing private property rights —and maybe even Canada's map — into question. Host Noor gets the story from The Tyee's Andrew MacLeod.Host: Noor AzriehCredits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)Guests: Elizabeth May, Andrew MacleodBackground reading:Barging into office, yelling from Conservative leadership ‘sealed the deal' on defection: d'Entremont – CBC NewsB.C. Premier says Cowichan decision could have national implications – The Globe and MailWhat to know about Cowichan land title case in B.C. and push for ‘clarity' – Global News'Cloud' of tension between Aboriginal title and private property ownership lands in B.C. – CBC NewsBC Supreme Court RulingElizabeth May stomping on the budgetSponsors: Head over to canadaland.oxio.ca and use code CANADALAND for your first month free! It's crowdfunding month here at Canadaland! The next 10 people to sign up today will receive a FREE subscription to Canada's National Observer. Become a supporter at canadaland.com/join today.PLUS, you'll get premium access to all our shows ad-free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch, tickets to our live and virtual events, and, more than anything, you'll be part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis; you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Can't get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 392: On the morning of June 28, 2022, as staff and customers began their day at the Bank of Montreal in Saanich, British Columbia, twin brothers Matthew and Isaac Auchterlonie entered the branch clad in body armour and carrying semi-automatic rifles. Within moments, they herded twenty-two people into the bank's vault and set the stage for one of the most violent confrontations in recent Canadian history. More than a hundred shots were fired in the chaos that followed, leaving six police officers injured and both brothers dead, with the community left reeling and seeking answers. Sources: 2022 Saanich shootoutVIIMCU RELEASES CONCLUDING REPORT ON JUNE 28TH SHOOTING – Saanich Police DepartmentIIOBC Report on the ShootoutSaanich bank shooting: Suspects identified, motive unclear | CityNews VancouverProminent Vancouver Island family collateral victims of Victoria bank robberyBrothers in botched B.C. bank robbery had become angry and radical, obsessed with guns and ‘government tyranny'Portal:Current events/2022 June 28Western Canada: Portrait emerges of brothers killed in Saanich bank robberyBrothers, motivated by 'anti-authority beliefs,' staged Saanich bank robbery in effort to kill police: RCMP | CBC NewsProminent Vancouver Island family collateral victims of Victoria bank robberyBrothers killed in Canada bank shootout aimed to kill as many police as possiblehttps://www.mycowichanvalleynow.com/71546/news/ways-to-help-when-social-media-friends-post-disturbing-images/Facing 'unbridled violence' from B.C. bank robbers, police justified in shooting to kill, report says | CBC NewsPolice to release findings on Saanich bank shootout where 2 Cowichan men diedOne of two suspects killed in bank robbery was rejected from Canadian Armed ForcesMotive for Saanich bank shooting by Duncan brothers may never be known: criminologistUPDATE: Saanich bank shootout suspects confirmed as 22-year-old twins from Duncanhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/saanich-shootout-what-we-learned-1.6721683From the VictoriaBC community on Reddit: Twin brothers from Duncan revealed as suspects in Saanich bank robbery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Robin Junger, Counsel specializing in Indigenous Law with McMillan LLP, representing Montrose Properties Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Pasalis, Steve Saretsky, and Ben Rabidoux of Edge Realty Analytics discuss the latest trends in Toronto and Vancouver's housing markets as prices continue to fall. They also explore the Bank of Canada's recent rate cut and what it signals for the path ahead for the economy, whether rising housing starts are good news for home buyers, and the implications of the Cowichan land claim decision in Richmond, B.C. Listeners can get a 30% discount on Ben's monthly subscription to Edge Realty Analytics using the code Edge30 at edgeanalytics.ca Contact Us Follow Ben on X-Twitter: @BenRabidoux Follow Steve on X-Twitter: @SteveSaretsky Follow John on X-Twitter: @JohnPasalis Email: askjohn@movesmartly.com Watch this episode on our Move Smartly YouTube channel:  youtube.com/movesmartly If you enjoy our show, please like, subscribe, share, and review — your support helps us reach more Canadians navigating today's housing market.

Even though it's been three months since a B.C. Supreme Court judge ruled that Quw'utsun Nation (Cowichan Tribes, Stz'uminus First Nation, Penelakut Tribe, Halalt First Nation and Lyackson First Nation) hold Aboriginal title over some land in Richmond - the news is still making headlines, especially on the mainland. That's because the land includes some private property. But does the decision threaten private property rights in B.C.? An island leader explains why he doesn't think so.

Effect of Cowichan land ruling on Richmond real estate Guest: Robin Junger, Lawyer at McMillan LLP, and Former Provincial Chief Treaty Negotiator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A major court ruling involving the Cowichan Tribes has sent ripples across British Columbia — and it's raising questions in communities like Pender Harbour about what it could mean for private landowners, local governments, and First Nations. Prince George couple Shauna and Chris Terai are grateful to be alive after a terrifying grizzly bear attack earlier this month in the McGregor Mountains. The BLOB is back in the Northern Pacific Ocean: What does that mean for BC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cowichan Decision has rocked Metro Vancouver — but what does it really mean for homeowners, real estate investors, and property ownership in Metro Vancouver and the province? Vancouver lawyer Sam Adkins joins Matt & Adam to unpack the landmark ruling that recognized Aboriginal title on private land in Richmond, a first in Canadian history! Could this ruling challenge the very foundation of private property ownership in B.C.? What happens to mortgage renewals and home sales inside claim areas? Will this spark a wave of new title claims across the province and country? Sam explains the case, the players, and what happens next as this decision heads to appeal. From the constitutional roots of Aboriginal title to the practical realities for everyday property owners, this conversation cuts through the noise to reveal what's at stake for the future of land in B.C. A must listen for anyone who owns, plans to own, lends on, or develops land in British Columbia.

We cover three major shifts in Canadian real estate: BC Land Ownership: The Cowichan Tribes won a land title ruling in BC Supreme Court, challenging ownership certainty since 95% of BC is unceded land. This creates risk for developers and lenders due to legal ambiguity. Ontario Rent Control: The government quickly abandoned plans to consult on "security of tenure" rules, showing the political power of tenants — over 50% of Toronto households rent. This reflects a shift toward renter-driven housing policy. Interest Rate Uncertainty: The Bank of Canada is signaling fewer rate cuts than expected, with markets pricing in a "pseudo-pause". This creates challenges for both homeowners and renters. The common theme: power is shifting in Canadian real estate — Indigenous nations reclaiming land, tenants reclaiming policy, and the Bank trying to reclaim inflation control. Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) | BMO Global Asset Management Sign Up For Futures Faster Program LISTEN AD FREE free 1 week trial for Realist PremiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko return to unpack the post-strike chaos at RoadSafetyBC. IRP hearings are being rushed, disclosure is delayed, and procedural fairness is on the brink — creating real legal issues for drivers and lawyers alike. They also talk about the ongoing Lapu-Lapu case, trial delays, and this week's Ridiculous Driver — a woman who crashed an SUV into a hospital waiting room in Cowichan. Stream Episode 426 — “IRP Chaos, Strike Fallout, and the Case That Won't End.” Check out the 'Lawyer Told Me Not To Talk To You' T-shirts and hoodies at Lawyertoldme.com and 'Sit Still Jackson' at sitstilljackson.com.

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Tensions run high among Richmond residents at public meeting on Cowichan Tribes decision (0:50) Guest: Malcolm Brodie, Mayor of Richmond Will an interest rate cut spur growth in a stalled housing sector? (9:10) Guest: Ron Butler, mortgage broker at Butler Mortgages The aftermath of Richmond's Cowichan Tribes meeting, and John Rustad's dreadful polling numbers (16:37) Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Commentary: Amazon's layoffs prove AI isn't coming for factory jobs—it's coming for the office (31:46) Back to The Future: celebrating 40 years of Marty McFly's iconic adventures (41:56) Guest: Rick Forchuk, TV Week Magazine columnist and CKNW contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new poll by Angus Reid found that three in five British Columbians believe the B.C. Supreme Court decision affirming Aboriginal title rights on a section of Richmond land will harm the relationship between Indigenous groups and the rest of the province. Jon Roe, a researcher associate with the Angus Reid Institute, joins the show to discuss the findings.Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, head of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, joins the show to discuss how uncertainty over the court ruling could impact reconciliation efforts.

Clearing up some misconceptions about the Cowichan tribe ruling Guest: Dwight Newman, Law prof at U of Saskatchewan; Canada Research Chair in Rights, Communities, and Constitutional Law The health implications of wildfire smoke Guest: Dr Sasha Bernatsky, rheumatologist and epidemiologist at McGill university Do we need age restrictions on who can use AI? Guest: Cayce Myers, Professor of public relations and director of graduate studies at the School of Communication, Virginia Tech How can we protect seniors from scams? Guest: Claudiu Popa, certified cyber security expert What type of Condo's should Vancouver be building? Guest: Daniel Oleksiuk, a lawyer, sat on the City of Vancouver's Renter's Advisory Committee and co-founded Abundant Housing Vancouver Rents are coming down near university because of less foreign students Guest: Giacomo Ladas, Associate Director of Communications, Rentals.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richmond briefs property owners impacted by Cowichan Tribes decision at public meeting (0:42) Guest: Malcolm Brodie, Mayor of Richmond North Van District's housing dilemma: How B.C.'s rules left council split on development (10:44) Guest: Catherine Pope, District of North Vancouver councillor Commentary: When it comes to Canada-U.S. trade talks, the premiers continue to play at the kids table (19:41) Got beef? Why your favourite steak cut costs you more (24:49) Guest: Kevin Boon, General Manager of the B.C. Cattleman's Association Canada's billion dollar investment in green economy yields underwhelming results (34:23) Guest: Elmira Aliakbari, Director of the Centre for Natural Resource Studies at the Fraser Institute and one of the authors of the study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 107, we discuss Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's use of the notwithstanding clause to immunize her back-to-work legislation for teachers, and we explain a failed proposal in B.C. to ban certain land acknowledgments. Plus, our Bad Legal Takes of the Week. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Bill C-2, the Back to School Act (Alberta Legislature)Land Acknowledgement Prohibition Act (Dallas Brodie on X)NDP leadership hopefuls line up to condemn Alberta's use of notwithstanding clause to end teachers' strike (National Post)Most members of B.C.'s legislature vote against bill to stop land acknowledgements (CTV News)Tensions flare at Richmond meeting over Cowichan title decision (Vancouver Sun)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn. The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC, BCGEU, BC Dairy and Port of Vancouver.This week, Geoff and Mike welcome Tamara Vrooman, CEO of YVR, Chancellor of SFU, and former Deputy Minister of BC's Finance Ministry. Together, they discuss YVR's role in trade, the increasing role of air cargo, and what BC needs to do to attract investment and get on track.    In the Strategy Suite, Mike and Geoff analyze the latest polling on BC politics, dig into letters of warning from the Mayor of Richmond to landowners about the Cowichan decision, review the mass resignation of ob-gyns in Kamloops, and discuss Vince Ready coming to the rescue in the BCGEU negotiations. There's also a visit from a surprise guest who is launching a new BC-based publication.

Richmond mayor Malcolm Brodie is holding an info session for property owners impacted by Cowichan Tribes court decision that grants the First Nation land title. Hul'qumi'num Treaty Group negotiator Robert Morales and Indigenous resource lawyer Merle Alexander join the show to discuss

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC, BCGEU, BC Dairy and Port of Vancouver.This week, things are a little different at Hotel Pacifico. Mike and Geoff kick off with Cheryl Oates and Erika Barootes of Alberta's “The Discourse” pod to unpack the escalating pipeline battle between Danielle Smith and David Eby, bringing perspectives from either side of the Rockies. Later, Geoff and Mike welcome George Abbott, longtime cabinet minister and current BC Treaty Commissioner, to discuss his new book “Unceded.” Together, they explore the unique historical context of Indigenous relations in BC and how it has shaped modern reconciliation efforts, including modern treaties and the recent Cowichan decision. To wrap it up, Geoff and Mike give an update on the BCGEU strike, which is now in week 7.

Indigenous MLA Á'a:líya Warbus joins Chief Aaron Pete to discuss breaking stereotypes by joining the BC Conservatives, her journey from treaty work to the legislature, navigating the toxic drug crisis, Indigenous land rights, the unmarked graves story, and what's next for the party and reconciliation in British Columbia.Send us a textAsian UncleWelcome to Asian Uncle, the unfiltered dive into Asia - from the back-alley brothels...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the shownuancedmedia.ca

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from FortisBC.In a special episode, Mike welcomes back frequent guest Global News reporter Richard Zussman to discuss the upcoming Union of BC Municipalities Convention and why it matters. They discuss the hot topics for mayors and councillors such as the Cowichan decision, Heritage Conservation Act, street disorder, and the natural resource economy. Mike and Richard squeeze in a few minutes on the ongoing B.C. Conservative leadership review with results expected shortly. Plus, the final days of the Green leadership battle.

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC, and BCGEU.Mike & Geoff welcome Don Wright back to Hotel Pacifico.  The former head of BC's public service has unleashed his views on his substack, Blindingly Obvious.  The hosts discuss Wright's hot takes on how Canada's immigration levels have come at a cost to the economy, jobs, and the housing market; how we can have our own values, but can't have our own arithmetic; and how energy illiteracy could kill us.  In the Strategy Suite, Mike & Geoff discuss the latest Angus Reid numbers on Premier Eby's approval rating, the Teck Anglo mining merger, Premier Eby's pending trip to Ottawa, BCGEU labour action, and reverberations from the Cowichan decision. 

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The foundation of property ownership in British Columbia faces a potential earthquake with the landmark Cowichan Tribes decision. After what may be Canada's longest trial—spanning over 500 days—the judge delivered an 800-page ruling that could fundamentally alter who truly owns land throughout the province.Michael Mulligan breaks down this complex legal battle by explaining the collision between two powerful forces: BC's Torrens property system and Aboriginal title claims under Section 35 of the Constitution. The Torrens system provides what legal experts call "indefeasible title"—conclusive proof of ownership registered with the government that enables secure property transactions and mortgage lending. But the judge has ruled that Aboriginal title is "a prior and senior right to land" that can exist simultaneously with registered property ownership, potentially superseding private property rights despite the Torrens system's guarantees.The implications are profound. If Aboriginal title claims—which cover virtually the entire province, often with overlapping claims from multiple Indigenous groups—can override registered property ownership, what happens to homeowners who've worked their entire lives to pay for their properties? The economic consequences could be equally severe, as mortgage lending depends on the certainty of ownership. As Mulligan observes, the legal system ultimately depends on public acceptance: "If I tell you that the house you worked for and paid for is no longer yours, I don't know that that's generally going to be accepted." With BC already announcing its intention to appeal, this case will likely progress through higher courts, where judges must balance constitutional obligations to Indigenous peoples with maintaining a functional property system. Listen now to understand what's at stake for every property owner in British Columbia.Follow this link for a transcript of the show and links to the cases discsused. 

Cowichan Tribes claim rights to portion of city and port lands in major Supreme Court ruling (0:45) Guest: David M. Rosenberg, K.C (King's counsel), senior litigation counsel for the Cowichan Nation Commentary: Don't blame Trump. B.C.'s financial mess is homegrown (15:37) Historic military artifacts and timeless traditions: What's new at the 2025 PNE Fair (25:11) Guest: Laura Ballance, spokesperson for the PNE Former B.C. Attorney General speaks on the impact of the Cowichan tribes ruling (33:24) Guest: Geoff Plant, lawyer and former Attorney General of British Columbia Vancouver's delivery legend: serving nearly four decades in a 1982 Chevy (46:03) Guest: Charlie Cowley, longtime delivery driver for Minerva's restaurant in Kerrisdale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices