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Richmond Meeting Addresses Supreme Court Ruling on Aboriginal Title

10/21/2025

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Richmond will hold October 28 meeting to inform property owners about a British Columbia Supreme Court ruling granting Aboriginal title to the Cowichan Tribes over 800 acres.
The ruling labeled private ownership defective and invalid, prompting appeals by city and provincial government.
Mayor Malcolm Brodie warned the ruling could undermine private property rights and home titles.
Cowichan Tribes say they do not seek to invalidate private titles but address injustices.

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Richmond will hold October 28 meeting to inform property owners about a British Columbia Supreme Court ruling granting Aboriginal title to the Cowichan Tribes over 800 acres.
The ruling labeled private ownership defective and invalid, prompting appeals by city and provincial government.
Mayor Malcolm Brodie warned the ruling could undermine private property rights and home titles.
Cowichan Tribes say they do not seek to invalidate private titles but address injustices.