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Jimmy Thomson @jameswsthomson.com · Jun 2

Did you know last month was the 25th anniversary of the Walkerton water contamination tragedy?

Anyway, sorry, you were saying something about the need to deregulate environmental approvals to "build Canada"..?

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Ellen Pao @ekp.bsky.social · Jun 2

Build it and they will ...
accelerate climate change
help steal from unpaid content creators
contribute to underpaying labor
further line the pockets of our multibillionaire oligarchs

Techmeme @techmeme.com · Jun 2

Wall Street giants like Blackstone, KKR, and BlackRock are pouring hundreds of billions into AI data centers, creating concerns of "oversupply" and a bubble (Maureen Farrell/New York Times)

Main Link | Techmeme Permalink

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Sarah Korpan @sarahkorpan.bsky.social · May 29

These will probably be the types of projects government will tout as the reason for Bill 15. And no, it shouldn’t take 23 years to build a school! No one wants that.

But, once again, many of the tools in Bill 15 are not necessary for addressing this issue. It’s still an overreaching bill.

Justin McElroy 🇨🇦 @jmcelroy.bsky.social · May 28

The Vancouver School Board creating a graphic showing how it's going to take 23 years to build a single school for a centrally planned neighbourhood in the heart of B.C.'s biggest city serves as a hilarious indictment of how planning happens here

(credit to @city-duo.bsky.social for flagging)

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Nikki Skuce @nikkiskuce.bsky.social · May 28

Great editorial on the importance of enviro regs and risks of Bill 15
vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...

Opinion: B.C.'s environmental laws are key public infrastructure, not mere red tape

Bill 15 is not just about building schools — it's about dismantling environmental safeguards

vancouversun.com

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Sarah Korpan @sarahkorpan.bsky.social · May 29

We were told to trust them, that we’ll eventually see we were making a big deal out of nothing. An absolute insult to the intelligence of anyone who understands their words don’t line up with the actual language of this bill and resists trusting any government’s word.

Sarah Korpan @sarahkorpan.bsky.social · May 29

In addition to abandoning their duty to consult with First Nations on the development of this bill, the NDP took every opportunity to gaslight any voices raising valid concerns about this bill.

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Sarah Korpan @sarahkorpan.bsky.social · May 29

And with that, the NDP secure their reputation as a government prioritizing ego-driven “Abundance” over their own obligations to DRIPA, and can absolutely no longer be called climate leaders.

Richard Zussman @richardzussman.bsky.social · May 29

NEW - The BC Government has passed Bill 15 by a vote of 47-46 with speaker Raj Chouhan being forced to break a tie. The bill is opposed by FN leaders, municipalities across the province and major business organize nation. #bcpoli

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Ecojustice @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social · May 27

The B.C. gov’t is trying to push Bills 14 & 15 — laws that sideline First Nations rights in the name of “streamlining” development. They undermine Indigenous sovereignty + ignore UNDRIP.

📣 Add your voice via @BCAFN:
👉 www.bcafn.ca/news/alerts/...
#StopBill15 #UNDRIP

Stop Bills 14 and 15! | British Columbia Assembly of First Nations

www.bcafn.ca

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Vancouver Sun @vancouversun.bsky.social · May 26

Before a press conference billed by Premier David Eby as the unveiling of B.C.’s future economic direction, First Nations leaders and environmental activists said “the era of trust is over” when it comes to relations with the NDP government. Read more:

vancouversun.com/news/bc-firs...

'A snake oil salesman': B.C. First Nations call out Premier David Eby before unveiling of economic vision

First Nations say "era of trust is over" with the NDP government, while environmental groups worry legislation will be used to fastrack LNG.

vancouversun.com

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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · May 26

Why is the BC NDP's Bill 15 so controversial? @zoeyunker.bsky.social explains the similarity between this "fast-track" legislation and the BC Liberals' similar approach in days of yore (i.e., the early 2000s) #bcpoli thetyee.ca/News/2025/05...

With Bill 15, the NDP Is Following the BC Liberals' Approach | The Tyee

When the Campbell government passed a similar fast-track law, New Democrats were outraged.

thetyee.ca

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · May 26

More calls for Bill 15 to be withdrawn

Reps from Stand.earth, Wilderness Committee, UBCIC and First Nations Summit are at Mungo Martin
house

"This is so wrong," says Kwakiutl First Nation Hereditary Chief David Knox

"Why are you in such a rush?" he asks of the BC government #bcpoli

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Climate Justice Victoria @climatejusticeyyj.bsky.social · May 26

Today in #yyj! RALLY at the B.C. LEGISLATURE on in opposition to BILL 15, featuring @adampolsen.bsky.social. BC Legislature 5:30 - 7.

Background on Bill 15 from Adam O adampolsen.substack.com/p/invitation... and @ubcic.bsky.social www.ubcic.bc.ca/fnlc_ubcm_ca... #bcpoli

Graphic #KilltheBill Monday 5:30-7 Show up at the Legislature to let Eby's government know we stand with First Nations.

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Andhra Azevedo @andhraaz.bsky.social · May 26

Great to stand together against Bill 15 this morning. This bill is a blank cheque for Cabinet to pick and choose which projects avoid rigorous EA and permitting reqts without any clear guardrails to uphold Indigenous rights and governance and ensure environmental protections.

Wilderness Committee @wildernews.bsky.social · May 26

HAPPENING NOW: press conference outside the Mungo Martin Big House, where @ubcic.bsky.social, First Nations Summit, @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social, @stand.earth and @wildernews.bsky.social are calling on Premier David Eby and the BC NDP to kill Bill 15.

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Seth Klein @sethdklein.bsky.social · May 23

Nonviolent climate activist Zain Haq was deported from Canada on January 26, 2025. Immigration Minister Lena Metledge Diab still has the power to #BringZainHome. Send a letter today: www.dogwoodbc.ca/petitions/br...

Bring Zain Home! - Dogwood

Nonviolent climate activist Zain Haq was deported from Canada on January 26, 2025. Immigration Minister Lena Metledge Diab still has the power to #BringZainHome. Send him a letter today.

www.dogwoodbc.ca

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UBCIC @ubcic.bsky.social · May 22

"It is time for the Eby government to action their commitments to reconciliation and uphold their own laws and processes." Grand Chief Stewart Phillip www.ubcic.bc.ca/fnlc_ubcm_ca...

First Nations Leadership Council & Union of BC Municipalities call for withdrawal of Bill 15

Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights

www.ubcic.bc.ca

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Wilderness Committee @wildernews.bsky.social · May 22

⚡️ TODAY - Call your MLA and tell them to KILL BILL 15 ☎️

David Eby's Bill 15 will remove the climate and nature protection safeguards.

We cannot let this Bill pass. Take action 👉 WildernessCommittee.org/KillBill15

#bcpoli #bill15

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Wilderness Committee @wildernews.bsky.social · May 20

“This government is giving a blank cheque to itself,” said @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social lawyer Andhra Azevedo.

#bill15 #bcpoli #biodiversity

thenarwhal.ca/bc-bill-15-c...

B.C.’s controversial Bill 15, explained | The Narwhal

Bill 15 would give the B.C. government sweeping powers to fast-track major projects, from mines to highways

thenarwhal.ca

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Wilderness Committee @wildernews.bsky.social · May 19

🚨 TAKE ACTION: Stop Bill 15 and the BC NDP's power grab 🚨

Bill 15 is a disaster for the climate, Indigenous rights and our democratic rights in B.C. Write in to tell your MLA to reject this disastrous Bill 👇

#bcpoli #stopbill15

Stop Bill 15: A power grab that could destroy ecosystems

Territorial Recognition

www.wildernesscommittee.org

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Wilderness Committee @wildernews.bsky.social · May 20

TOMMORROW 🌲 Join Elder Carl Olsen on May 21 for a guided hike at Goldstream River.

This is a chance to connect with the land we’re fighting to protect and learn firsthand about the challenges facing this vital ecosystem. #oldgrowth

RSVP 👇

Hike to protect Goldstream Provincial Park

Goldstream Park is at risk from a senseless highway expansion. Lace up your boots and hit the trail with us to learn from Tsartlip Elder Carl Olsen who has been fighting the highway expansion for…

www.wildernesscommittee.org

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Torrance Coste @torrancecoste.bsky.social · May 16

Gas prices back up near carbon tax prices just in time for the long weekend.

The idea that fossil fuel companies weren’t just going to charge what we always paid and pocket what the government used to bring in carbon taxes is one of the slickest scams ever pulled here.
#cdnpoli

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Zoë Yunker @zoeyunker.bsky.social · May 14

BC is pushing through a law to scrap major parts of its environmental assessment for any project it chooses.

That could include new mines.

In the US and beyond, deregulation is having a moment. Has it arrived in BC?

Such a treat working with @amandafollett.bsky.social on this for @thetyee.ca

Will Cutting Red Tape Make BC Great Again? | The Tyee

The province is facing opposition to legislation that would streamline approval for infrastructure projects.

thetyee.ca

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Sarah Korpan @sarahkorpan.bsky.social · May 14

Great story from @amandafollett.bsky.social and @zoeyunker.bsky.social, and quotes from my brilliant colleague @andhraaz.bsky.social!

With Bill 15, the NDP are asking us to trust them with a blank cheque infra bill. But it’s a level of trust they haven’t yet earned.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/05...

Will Cutting Red Tape Make BC Great Again? | The Tyee

The province is facing opposition to legislation that would streamline approval for infrastructure projects.

thetyee.ca

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Torrance Coste @torrancecoste.bsky.social · May 9

"David Eby's BC NDP government has claimed reconciliation as their crowning achievement, yet they push this bill forward despite no consultation with First Nations. This is not how a government committed to reconciliation behaves."

Wow.

#bcpoli
tsartlip.com/w%cc%b1-jo%c...

W̱ JOȽEȽP rejects unilaterally developed Bill 15, Infrastructure Projects Act, 2025

Statement PDF

tsartlip.com

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Stand.earth @stand.earth · May 7

The First Nations Leadership Council is sounding the alarm on BC’s Bill 15, which could “greatly impact” First Nations title and rights while expediting projects.

“We are deeply alarmed by the Province’s continued backsliding on reconciliation.” - Grand Chief Stewart Phillip @ubcic.bsky.social

FNLC Questions Regressive, Conflated Infrastructure Projects Act; Alarmed by Province’s Backsliding on Reconciliation Efforts

Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights

www.ubcic.bc.ca

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Sarah Korpan @sarahkorpan.bsky.social · May 9

Eby claiming Bill 15 is what the public wants is actually egregious, given how the bill enables gov to bypass mandatory public comment from the EA process. Evoking the public while simultaneously enabling his gov to eliminate public voices from critical processes is a baffling move.

Vancouver Sun @vancouversun.bsky.social · May 5

The B.C. government says new legislation will ensure clean energy projects, schools and hospitals are built more quickly. But will it really help? Read more:

vancouversun.com/news/will-ne...

Will B.C.'s new permitting legislation get clean energy projects, hospitals and schools approved faster?

B.C. has introduced two bills targeting approval delays for major capital projects but First Nations already warning of legal battle.

vancouversun.com

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