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Cowichan Tribes to make proposal in January on private property rights, lawyer says

The nation's lawyer says a proposal coming in January protects private property rights. It relates to a landmark Aboriginal title case.

By Northline Newsroom
1 min read

Reported by Vancouver Is Awesome; Cowichan Tribes confirmation pending.

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The Cowichan Tribes will make a proposal in January that protects private property rights, the nation's lawyer said, Vancouver Is Awesome reported.

Why it matters

The proposal relates to a case described as a landmark Aboriginal title case. The lawyer's comments signal that the nation intends to address private property rights in that context.

What we know

  • The lawyer for the Cowichan Tribes said the nation will bring forward a proposal in January.
  • The lawyer said the proposal protects private property rights; the report describes it as a solution.
  • The proposal relates to a case described as a landmark Aboriginal title case.
  • The report carries a Victoria dateline.

What happens next

The nation's proposal is expected in January.

Sources

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