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BC was forced into DRIPA. It was never properly debated.

John Rustad, BC Conservative Party
BC Conservative Leader · Feb 2024

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DRIPA passed the BC Legislature unanimously: 87 votes in favour, 0 against. Every party — including John Rustad himself — voted yes. During debate, the Minister of Indigenous Relations reaffirmed that DRIPA does not create a veto 'almost 20 times.' The Hansard record is public and searchable.

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