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Cowichan court ruling sparks capital flight from British Columbia, lawyer says

Business needs predictability, according to Aboriginal Law Group partner Thomas Isaac
CoStar News
April 7, 2026 | 12:02 P.M.

The British Columbia Supreme Court’s August ruling in a case that recognized Aboriginal title over lands that include parts of both the Frazer River and Richmond has begun to affect homeowners, undermine the province’s economy and prompt a flight of capital, according to an attorney specializing in the issue.

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