ADAM OLSEN -- Just ask them whether they feel the status quo offers them the certainty they are seeking
Bill 41, The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, is a critical change for the future of British Columbia. For the first time in the history of our province, we move from the perspective of the denial of Indigenous rights to rights recognition. It’s 2019 and long past due. Green Party MLA Adam Olsen When the Bill was introduced on Thursday, many of the questions from reporters continued to build on a narrative that declaring the rights of Indigenous people creates uncertainty. When confronted with this question, I asked the reporter if they felt the status quo gave them comfort? I asked if the current situation offered the level of certainty that the business community, municipalities, and Indigenous communities are all seeking?