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Spencer Chandra Herbert, Minister of Indigenous Rights and Reconciliation for British Columbia, discusses DRIPA, the Cowichan decision, private property rights, Indigenous title, economic development, democracy, and whether reconciliation ever comes to an end with Aaron Pete.Send us Fan MailSupport the shownuancedmedia.ca

This week's real estate and economic headlines reveal a country standing at a major inflection point — and nowhere is that more evident than in housing.At the center of the conversation is one of the most consequential private property disputes in modern Canadian history. The Supreme Court of Canada's refusal to hear a New Brunswick Indigenous title appeal may have major implications for British Columbia's controversial Cowichan land claim case. Why does this matter? Because for the first time, courts are grappling with whether Aboriginal title claims could extend over privately owned “fee simple” land, the foundation of how most Canadians understand homeownership. For homeowners, developers, lenders, and municipalities, the outcome could reshape the legal certainty underpinning real estate itself.At the same time, Canada's economy appears to be losing momentum. With real GDP declining for a second consecutive quarter, economists are increasingly referring to the country's slowdown as a “technical recession.” Yet the picture is far from simple. While housing activity, construction, and business investment continue to soften, certain sectors remain resilient, raising an important question: is Canada entering a genuine downturn, or simply navigating a temporary reset?Housing sits directly in the middle of that uncertainty.Buyer confidence remains cautious, resale activity is subdued, and population growth, long the engine of housing demand, has begun slowing. As inventory rises in some markets, particularly condos and rentals, the assumption that housing demand will endlessly accelerate is facing fresh scrutiny.The labour market is sending warning signals too. Job vacancies across Canada have fallen nearly 50% from their 2022 peak, reaching their weakest levels in almost a decade. Fewer openings, weaker hiring, and slowing payroll growth are often early indicators of broader economic softness, and for a highly leveraged housing market, employment confidence may matter more than interest rates.Meanwhile, mortgage stress continues to quietly build. While national arrears rates remained stable in March, foreclosures in British Columbia have climbed to record levels, highlighting a growing divide between headline stability and financial strain beneath the surface.Governments, however, are beginning to intervene. Surrey's decision to reduce development fees for new housing marks one of the boldest affordability experiments by a Canadian municipality this year. The move aims to lower construction costs and revive stalled projects, though new amenity charges raise questions about whether affordability gains will truly materialize.Elsewhere, Toronto's pre-construction market is showing signs of life — but perhaps not for the reasons headlines suggest. Sales have surged from historic lows, yet rising prices may be driven less by stronger demand and more by government rebate programs unintentionally flowing back to developers.And finally, Vancouver's future economy may soon be shaped by artificial intelligence. Proposed AI data centres promise billions in economic investment and thousands of jobs, but critics warn the city may already be stretched beyond its infrastructure limits. The debate raises a familiar question in Canadian housing: how do cities balance growth, affordability, and livability?Canada's housing market is no longer just a story about rates and prices. It's increasingly a story about law, jobs, infrastructure, demographics, and government policy, all colliding at once. The decisions made today could shape housing outcomes for years to come._________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

With the spring session in the books, we look at who won and who lost during the last five months of intense political drama in Victoria. Plus, interim BC Conservative leader Trevor Halford wraps up his job in advance of the new leadership vote, how did he do? And, the DRIPA drama continues into the summer. And our audio-exclusive plays of the week. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada. 

May 27, 2026BC's LNG to head to Germany. The Cowichan title case goes to court to be re-opened.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by:BC Tech AssociationHelijet Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.

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Our lead story: with federal Conservatives claiming private property rights are at risk in British Columbia—citing the Cowichan court decision recognizing Aboriginal title to lands in what's now Richmond B.C.—their related motion in the House of Commons fails. >Interstitial: zapsplat.com

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For thousands of years, estuaries were central to Indigenous agriculture on the West Coast. Then, when colonists arrived, they diked many of these ecosystems to create western farmland. Now, Cowichan Tribes is working with a group of scientists and conservationists to restore an estuary as an ecosystem and a food system — and the project has sparked an unexpected controversy. At the heart of the debate are two questions. What does agriculture really mean? And when the waters start to rise, do we work with them, or against them?This is the second and final part of this series, What the River Wants to Be. Guests in this podcast:Tom Reid is the West Coast Conservation Manager for the Nature Trust of BC.Jared Qwustenuxun Williams is a passionate traditional foods chef who works with elders and knowledge holders to keep traditional food practices alive. Dr. Jennifer Grenz is a Nlaka'pamux scholar and a member of the Siil'na'mut Ken Elliott is a Cowichan elder and plant knowledge keeper who has worked in habitat restoration for decades. With his wife, he runs Ken Elliott's Native Plant Nursery.Nava Sachs is a graduate student at UBC conducting research with the Indigenous Ecology Lab.Kim Lagimodiere is the acting Marine Projects Manager at the Lulumexun Lands and Natural Resources department of Cowichan Tribes. She is also the coordinator of the S-hwuhwa'us Thi'lut Kw'atl'kwa (Thunderbird Protecting the Ocean) program.Dr. Bethany Coulthard is the acting director at the Lulumexun Lands and Natural Resources department of Cowichan Tribes.Dr. Lenore Newman is the Director of the Food and Agriculture Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley. Erica Gies is the author of Water Always Wins: Thriving in an Age of Drought and Deluge and an independent journalist who covers water, climate change, critters, and more from Victoria, British Columbia, and San Francisco, California.

May 6, 2026 Former Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart blows the whistle on a Chinese spy inside the NDP government, but has his half-baked allegations immediately shot down by Premier David Eby.Plus:- New Angus Reid numbers show Premier David Eby's popularity in freefall over DRIPA.- New fundraising numbers show the BC Conservatives in the lead on money.- Conservatives try a HOIST motion on the FOI bill.- PM Carney and Poilievre duke it out in Ottawa again on the Cowichan ruling.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights.Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by:BC Tech AssociationHelijet Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.

May 3, 2026 After months of silence, Prime Minister Mark Carney jumps into the Cowichan title case — and signals a major shift on private property rights. In today's episode, Rob breaks down what changed. Plus, a look at Premier Eby's response to rural justice delays. And a scan of what's happening today in BC politics.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com  — Political Capital Daily is presented by: BC Tech Association Helijet Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.

The New Blue Grouse with Winemaker Stacy Hornemann   Two Words – Blue Grouse Two More – The Cowichan. Last Two – Stacy Hornemann. When the legendary Jackson Family in Santa Rosa, in the heart of Sonoma County, California decided to add two Canadian wineries to their portfolio, they chose two on Vancouver Island. Unsworth... The post May 2nd, 2026- The New Blue Grouse with Winemaker Stacy Hornemann appeared first on Mulligan Stew.

A majority of British Columbians now say reconciliation has gone “too far.” Is reconciliation the problem or how it's being talked about? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir speaks with BC Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Terry Teegee about the growing backlash to DRIPA, the Cowichan land controversy, and separating political spin from legal realities. As B.C. Premier David Eby faces criticism from all sides, are misunderstandings about Aboriginal rights fuelling the backlash? Is there ever an end point to reconciliation?Recorded: April 27, 2026  

My special guest this week is Leighton Grey, an outstanding constitutional lawyer with indigenous background who lives and practices law in Alberta. We discuss land acknowledgments, the recent court decision in BC regarding the Cowichan claim to private property in Richmond and—in general—the slide away from the supremacy of God and the rule of law, both in legislation and legal disputes. We mention one of Mr. Grey's books: Lies, Laws and Liberties, which I heartily recommend. He has another book coming out very soon: Trials, Tribulations and Truth. Find the Grey Matter Podcast at: https://thegreymatterpodcast.ca 

Estuaries are a meeting of two worlds: the river and the sea. They're incredibly fertile ecosystems that sustain 80 per cent of coastal fish and wildlife in British Columbia. For thousands of years, estuaries were central to Indigenous agriculture on parts of the West Coast. Then a new kind of agriculture arrived, profoundly altering the landscape. IDEAS visits the Cowichan Valley, where an ambitious project aims to restore an estuary — and to revitalize language, culture and traditional agriculture.Guests in this podcast:Tom Reid is the West Coast Conservation Manager for the Nature Trust of BC.Jared Qwustenuxun Williams is a passionate traditional foods chef who works with elders and knowledge holders to keep traditional food practices alive.Dr. Jennifer Grenz is a Nlaka'pamux scholar and a member of the Lytton First Nation. She is the principal investigator at the Indigenous Ecology Lab at UBC.Siil'na'mut Ken Elliott is a Cowichan elder and plant knowledge keeper who has worked in habitat restoration for decades. With his wife, he runs Ken Elliott's Native Plant Nursery.Alyssa Zandvliet is a graduate student at Simon Fraser University conducting research with the Historical Ecological Research Lab at SFU and the Indigenous Ecology Lab at UBC.Kim Lagimodiere is the acting marine projects manager at the Lulumexun Lands and Natural Resources department of Cowichan Tribes. She is also the coordinator of the S-hwuhwa'us Thi'lut Kw'atl'kwa (Thunderbird Protecting the Ocean) program.

A few years ago, British Columbia made history by becoming the first province to turn the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) into law through the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA). It passed unanimously, with just 14 minutes of debate.Seven years later, DRIPA is at the center of one of the most divisive political fights in the country. Host: Noor AzriehCredits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)Guests: Arno Kopecky, Adam Olsen (SȾHENEP), Geoffrey Moyse, Huy'wu'qw Shana Thomas (Laxele'wuts'aat)Here's our episode about the Cowichan decision.Background reading:'A reversal of a reverse-course': Political scientist eager to hear Eby address DRIPA questions – CityNewsB.C. premier backs away from suspending DRIPA after concerns from MLAs and anger from First Nations – Vancouver SunB.C. government pulls back on DRIPA suspension again amid First Nations opposition – CBC NewsB.C. seeks to challenge landmark court ruling over mineral rights and DRIPA – CBC NewsRichmond mayor asks Cowichan Nation to put intentions in writing after ruling – Global NewsSponsors: Head over to canadaland.oxio.ca and use code CANADALAND for your first month free!Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today at douglas.ca/canadalandAnd did you know we have a monthly supporter exclusive show? Last episode, we talked about fake news! On the next episode of Off The Record, we're asking you all about Social Media.As journalists, we are EXTREMELY online. It's a peril that comes with the job.What social media do you love or hate? How do you balance your IRL from your online? Anything you feel is social media counts (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, dating apps, etc.)Call in and let us know on Thursday, April 30, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM ET, so mark your calendars!If you want to hear that (or if you want to catch up on all the great episodes of Off The Record you've missed!) become a supporter at canadaland.com/join or call in on Thursday, April 30th and we'll give you a free month of Canadaland premium.If you value this podcast, Support us! 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 a 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.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a news conference in Richmond, B.C., to   last year. The B.C. Supreme Court ruling found that the Cowichan tribes holds Aboriginal title over large portions of land in Richmond. Poilievre faces questions from reporters on MP Marilyn Gladu's decision cross the floor and join the governing Liberals, the fourth defection of a Conservative MP from his caucus.Prime Minister Mark Carney takes questions from journalists in Montérégie, Que. after his party gained another floor crosser ahead of this weekend's Liberal convention in Montreal. In a stunning political development on April 8, 2026, Marilyn Gladu, the long-time Conservative MP for Sarnia–Lambton–Bkejwanong, officially crossed the floor to join the Liberal Party. This move has sent shockwaves through Ottawa, as Gladu—first elected in 2015—was previously known for her staunchly conservative positions on issues ranging from carbon pricing to social policy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

It's March 2026, welcome to MuseNews, the BCMA's monthly museum sector news podcast. Each month we recap some of the latest breaking news, happenings, and announcements from museums, galleries, and heritage organizations across BC and beyond. Stories from March 2026:  Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw carvers restore century-old totem pole at Royal B.C. Museum | CBC News B.C. Sports Hall of Fame relocates hundreds of thousands of artifacts to make way for FIFA World Cup | CBC News New Chinese Canadian Museum Exhibit Explore Sports, Athletes, and Art Ahead of FIFA National monument honours Cowichan sweater, knitters - Victoria Times Colonist Closure of Courtenay war museum part of trend: UVic prof - Victoria Times Colonist

This week Premier David Eby gave more details on his new plan to pause some sections of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, or DRIPA. Plus, federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre went to Richmond to weigh in on the private property rights discussion connected to the Cowichan decision. And: B.C.'s credit rating was dropped again. Our political panel discusses it all: Andrew Reeve (former press secretary and deputy director of communications with the BC Liberal and BC United parties), Adam Olsen (former Green Party MLA and member of the Tsartlip Nation), and Elizabeth Cull (former NDP cabinet minister), speak with CBC host Gregor Craigie.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the Liberal government to provide certainty over private property rights in B.C. following the landmark Cowichan decision last year. Robin Junger, Counsel, McMillan LLP B.C. Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Terry Teegee join the program to respond to Poilievre and to discuss Premier David Eby's decision to temporarily pause certain sections of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

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In this episode of Runnymede Radio, we feature a recording from a Western University Chapter panel with Professor Dwight Newman (University of Saskatchewan) and Professor Michael Coyle (Western University). Following a previous episode examining the drafting and interpretation of Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, this conversation explores how contemporary jurisprudence is shaping the scope and application of Aboriginal and treaty rights. The panel, titled “Will Reconciliation Require the Transfer of Private Land? A Discussion of Recent Jurisprudence and Reconciliation Efforts,” examines the implications of the Cowichan Tribes decision for Aboriginal title, including its potential impact on private land ownership, the security of property rights, and the broader framework of reconciliation in Canadian law. This episode offers a timely discussion of how constitutional principles are being interpreted in practice and what recent developments may signal for the future of Indigenous rights and Canadian constitutional law.

Ep 585 - The Cowichan Case and Your Property Rights Guest: Radha Curpen & Robin Junger By Stuart McNish Cowichan Tribes v. Canada has rapidly become the most significant land title case in Canada – and possibly in Canadian history. It has sparked intense and competing arguments in private, in public, and in the Legislative Assembly in Victoria. Premier Eby was grilled mercilessly about his defence of private property rights, his government's slow response to file a stay, and what the decision means to homeowners.   Tensions flowing from the decision reflect the need to recognize that, while indigenous Nations are entitled to seek recognition of their constitutionally protected rights, there is also a need for fee-simple owners to maintain certainty in title. Central to this tension is the law does not allow for aboriginal title and fee-simple to co-exist on territory under First Nations ownership.   During the case, the impact on private property rights was recognized, to which the court invited the parties to inform fee-simple land owners to be notified. All parties decided not to inform private land owners.    We invited Radha Curpen and Robin Junger of McMillan LLP to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the Cowichan case and its implications to landowners in Richmond and the entire province of British Columbia.   You can see the interview here https://www.conversationsthatmatter.ca/ Learn More about our guests career at careersthatmatter.ca

In this interview with Aboriginal law expert Tom Isaac we talk all about BC court rulings on Aboriginal title (e.g., Cowichan, Musqueam) that could undermine indefeasible land title, threaten private property and liquidity, and have broad economic and reconciliation consequences across Canada. Court language and agreements may mean Aboriginal title displaces Crown/fee-simple protections, creating clouds on property titles and making homes illiquid. Revenue-sharing and uncertainty threaten government services, investment, and the broader economy—hurting reconciliation and public welfare. Outcomes depend on appeals; the issue could extend beyond BC nationally, and citizen engagement (voting, public pressure) is critical to drive thoughtful policy. Try it NordVPN risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Use our code "realestate" to get 4 extras months from a 2 years plan Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) | BMO Global Asset Management VANCOUVER MULTIPLEX EVENT TICKETS LISTEN AD FREE Realist.caSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC, and Wild First.Mike and Geoff welcome Aaron Pete, Chief of the Chiwathil First Nation and host of the Nuanced podcast. Chief Pete discusses how he got into podcasting and how he has sought out a range of views from across the political spectrum, and on sensitive topics such as reconciliation, the Cowichan ruling, and the recent federal-Musqueam agreement. He discusses the need to hear from all perspectives and challenges some of today's conventional wisdom.  In the Strategy Suite, Mike and Geoff discuss Hoodiegate, the pothole chasin' Poco mayor, the recent NDP provincial council meeting, and the latest on the Conservative leadership race as would be contenders bolt the barn and back other horses, while one leadership contender claims to be the bell cow of the bunch. 

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Confusing messages are the only guarantee after the Cowichan ruling and the Musqueam deal. The August court case confirmed a First Nation band has “title” over B.C. land that belongs to private property owners, while the federal government's deal confirms Musqueam rights and title over Vancouver. Dwight Newman, a law professor specializing in Indigenous rights, tells Brian that assurances to private property owners that they won't lose their land only go so far. What might not be targeted today could be tomorrow, he says. They discuss how the court case and government deal, along with the growing power of UNDRIP in Canadian law, only give more power and leverage to First Nations. And not just in B.C., but across Canada. (Recorded March 5, 2026) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We went to Quw'utsun Secondary in North Cowichan to talk to three First Nations students about storytelling. They shared traditional stories from their communities (plus a new one about a raven who mountain bikes!) and talked about why it's so important to them to share stories and the lessons that can be learned from them. This was part of a bigger CBC Victoria project looking at the role of storytelling in community. Listen to a live recording of our afternoon radio show, All Points West, from the Cowichan library here.

Chief Aaron Pete sits down with Khelsilem to break down the Cowichan decision—why it's ultimately a property-rights case tied to Aboriginal title, what it does (and doesn't) mean for private homeowners, how Premier David Eby and the BC Conservatives have responded, and what a more mature, public-facing path forward on reconciliation could look like.Send a textSupport the shownuancedmedia.ca

Few legal decisions in British Columbia have unsettled homeowners, investors, and policymakers quite like the recent Cowichan land claim ruling. What began as a courtroom examination of Aboriginal title in Richmond has quickly evolved into a province-wide conversation about property rights, constitutional law, and the future of land ownership in Canada.In this episode, we move beyond the headlines and into substance, joined by one of the country's leading voices in Aboriginal law, Anita Boscariol, Associate Counsel at Watson Goepel. With deep expertise in UNDRIP and British Columbia's DRIPA legislation, Anita brings clarity to a topic that has generated more heat than light.At the center of the discussion is a question many British Columbians never expected to ask: can Aboriginal title and private fee simple ownership legally coexist?Anita begins by unpacking the legal architecture that led us here. Section 35 of Canada's Constitution recognizes and affirms existing Aboriginal and treaty rights. UNDRIP, adopted federally and provincially through DRIPA, did not create new rights but reframed how governments must approach decision-making — shifting from simple consultation toward alignment with Indigenous rights and title. In effect, the legal environment has matured. Courts are now applying principles that have existed constitutionally for decades with greater rigor.The Cowichan ruling raised eyebrows because it discussed Aboriginal title over lands currently held in private fee simple. The court described Aboriginal title as a “prior and senior right” — language that sparked anxiety among homeowners. Anita explains that this does not automatically invalidate private ownership, nor does it signal immediate land transfers. Rather, it forces courts and governments to confront how overlapping legal interests can be reconciled.The episode explores whether historical use — such as fishing or seasonal occupation — could support future claims, and whether 95% of British Columbia being unceded territory places the entire province at risk. Anita clarifies that while most of BC lacks historic treaties, successful title claims require strict legal tests, including exclusive occupation at the time of Crown sovereignty. The bar remains high.For homeowners, the message is measured: avoid panic-driven decisions. Stay informed. Understand the distinction between legal theory and practical outcome. The Cowichan case signals a continued evolution in Indigenous-Crown relations — not the erasure of private ownership.As British Columbia navigates reconciliation within a modern economic framework, the balance between constitutional recognition and property certainty will define the next chapter.And in a province where real estate underpins both household wealth and public finance, that chapter matters profoundly.To reach us with inquiries, email marketing@watsongoepel.com https://www.youtube.com/@WatsonGoepelLLP https://www.instagram.com/watsongoepel/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/watson-goepel-llp https://www.watsongoepel.com/ _________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

Two provinces, two court decisions, completely opposite conclusions on Aboriginal title over private lands. Lawyer Sam Adkins sits down with Adam & Matt this week to unpack the seismic legal shifts since the Cowichan Decision rocked the British Columbia real estate market last fall. From Montrose Properties' move to reopen the Cowichan case to New Brunswick's Court of Appeal ruling that Aboriginal title land claims on privately held property "sound the death knell of reconciliation," uncertainty is spreading across Canadian real estate. Why are BC and New Brunswick courts reaching completely opposite conclusions on the same legal issue? What does this mean for a final resolution on Canadian property rights? And with one to two years until the Supreme Court weighs in, what happens to property owners in the meantime? Don't miss this critical update!

Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West is challenging just about every orthodoxy about our province's future and British Columbians are taking notice. Brad sits down this week with Adam & Matt to challenge the housing crisis narrative, expose how provincial mandates are destroying local communities, lament BC abandoning its resource wealth for service sector stagnation, and reveal why the Cowichan decision poses a greater threat than any housing shortage. From secret provincial legislation developed without consulting a single mayor to court rulings that undermine property ownership itself, West argues BC is living through a historic moment of reckoning. We need a different path forward. What's really causing affordability pain? Why are housing units sitting vacant while family homes are no longer being built? And can a small city mayor articulate a better path forward than Victoria? This one is for all British Columbians!

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Happy New Year! The first episode of 2026 sees conversations with two guests that are ready to represent at All Star Weekend. Enjoy Episode 4 with Landon Pappas from Nanaimo and Rhett Stoesser from Cowichan.

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Canadian real estate investors face new uncertainty due to Aboriginal title claims, particularly following the August 2025 Cowichan case in Richmond, BC. This landmark ruling recognized Indigenous title over 300 hectares of land that included existing private fee-simple properties – the first time in Canadian history this has occurred. The decision has triggered financing issues, cancelled deals, and government intervention, with BC Premier Eby announcing $150 million in loan guarantees. While no one has been evicted, the ruling challenges the traditional concept of "indefeasible" title and creates uncertainty for property owners, lenders, and investors across Canada. Plus in the second half of the show we are joined by an expert Bruce Pardy to get his perspective on the subject. Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) | BMO Global Asset Management MULTIPLEX MASTERCLASS LISTEN AD FREE free 1 week trial for Realist Premium Deal AnalyzerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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

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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

Guest: Alexa Loo, Richmond City councillor 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"

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

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.