Recent events in British Columbia have raised important questions about private property rights and Aboriginal title in BC.
Thomas Isaac recently joined Steve Karrasch and Tom Storey on The Tom Storey Show to discuss Aboriginal rights and title, UNDRIP, private property, and the related legal issues shaping Canada’s future. During the discussion, Tom observed: “What is the world’s most sophisticated legal regime to protect Indigenous rights against unilateral state action? I’ll tell you, Canada, by a long shot. There is no close second.” The full discussion can be found here.
For additional perspective on Aboriginal title, private property rights, and related developments in BC, Thomas has also appeared on the following podcasts this year:
- Nuanced with Aaron Pete: Thomas Isaac Explains Why BC’s Indigenous Rights Debate Is Reaching a Breaking Point (May 2026)
- Leaders on the Frontier: Land Claims Will Affect Every Canadian (April 2026)
- Carole Taylor’s Journal: Musqueam: What Does it Mean? (March 2026)
- Northern Beat News Podcast: “This is not going to end well for British Columbia” (March 2026)
- Loonie Hour: Canada Has Failed to Uphold Private Property Rights (February 2026)
- Breakthrough Nation: Aboriginal Title Rights, Private Property, and True Reconciliation (February 2026)
You can also learn more about UNDRIP in “Canada & The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples,” from LexisNexis, authored by Thomas Isaac and Grace Wu.
The Aboriginal Law Group and Aboriginal Law and Litigation & Dispute Advisory Practice at Cassels remain committed to keeping you up to date on the latest developments on this topic. If you have questions about how these developments may affect you or your business, please reach out. We’re here to help.