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[–] Sunshine@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

If the ndp have any hope of surviving in this province they would drop the powergrab bill 15 and pass proportional representation through multiparty support.

[–] Arkouda@lemmy.ca 0 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/bills/billscurrent/1st43rd:gov15-1

Can you explain to me what part of this bill specifically is meant to be a "power grab"?

[–] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 1 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

The legislation, as drafted, conflicts with the government’s obligations under the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples while granting the province “extraordinary powers” to override local government regulations, including zoning bylaws and official community plans, the groups said.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11192212/bc-bill-15-first-nations-ubcm-opposition/

[–] Arkouda@lemmy.ca 0 points 23 hours ago (2 children)

Which sections specifically grant these "extraordinary powers" and which sections conflict with the obligations of UNDRIP?

Try using your own words and the link to the legislation I provided this time.

[–] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 0 points 22 hours ago

Oh, nevermind, I knew i recognized your name. Definitely not worth ever engaging with you again. I've blocked you.