Charting uncertain waters – Facts vs. fears in indigenous land claim rulings: Panel discussion – MLI
February 11, 2026
Leading experts offered analysis of the recent Cowichan court decision, the history of aboriginal title and land claims, and the path forward towards real reconciliation in BC and beyond.
On February 5, 2026, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, alongside Resource Works, was proud to host a lunch panel-event to help industry and policymakers navigate the recent noise around Indigenous land claim rulings, government transparency issues and the resulting uncertainty for both real estate markets and natural resource development in BC.
Karen Restoule – Director of Indigenous Affairs and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute;
