Episode 141: B.C. secretly negotiating to give away up to 11% of the province to tiny First Nation

Episode 141: B.C. secretly negotiating to give away up to 11% of the province to tiny First Nation

July 8, 2026 · 35 min

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The episode discusses B.C.'s potential recognition of Aboriginal title for the Tahltan and government actions regarding misinformation on social media.

In Episode 141, we tell you about reporting that says B.C. may be about to recognize the Tahltan have Aboriginal title over up to 11% of the province. Plus, we explain what's in the Ministry of Industry memo that says the government could start suing over misinformation on social media. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Backed by Ottawa, BC negotiates governance, Aboriginal title in mineral-rich northwest (Northern Beat) The Greatness of the Constitution Shines in the Birthright Citizenship Case (The Free Press) Would Sue Over Social Posts (Blacklock's Reporter) Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn, with help from Alexander Surgenor. The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

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