Ottawa Says It Will Appeal BC Court Decision Granting Land Title to First Nation

The federal government says it is appealing a B.C. Supreme Court decision that granted land title rights in Richmond, B.C., to a First Nation based on historical ownership.

B.C.’s NDP government previously confirmed the province will appeal the decision, with Attorney General Niki Sharma saying in a statement it raises “significant legal issues” and “could have significant unintended consequences for fee simple private property rights in B.C.”