Mayor: Aboriginal title ruling may affect Richmond property ownership

The City of Richmond warns residents that a B.C. Supreme Court ruling granting the Cowichan Nation title to 7.5 square kilometres of land may compromise their property ownership. Mayor Malcolm Brodie expressed concerns about the implications for homeowners and businesses, while both the city and province plan to appeal the decision, which has broader potential impacts on property rights across the province.

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