The BC Conservatives campaigned on a firm pledge to protect property rights, tapping into a deep-seated public anxiety triggered by the landmark Cowichan Tribes v. Canada ruling. As the incoming government takes office following its historic majority victory, it must act on this commitment from day one. However, the true test of leadership for Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson will be balancing political rhetoric with constitutional reality.
QUESNEL: Repealing DRIPA won’t save BC property owners
