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VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says it has entered a first-of-its-kind "consent-based" agreement with a First Nation over land use, changing the way resource projects move forward in its territory.

VANCOUVER — The lawyer for a B.C. First Nation challenging the province in a land rights trial says the government's decision not to adjust the case based on its own new litigation directives "undermines the process of reconciliation.

“My clients are shocked at this hypocrisy,” said Jack Woodward, who represents the nation

“My clients are shocked at this hypocrisy,” said Jack Woodward, who represents the nation

“My clients are shocked at this hypocrisy,” said Jack Woodward, who represents the nation

VANCOUVER - The lawyer for a B.C. First Nation challenging the province in a land rights trial says the government's decision not to adjust the case based on its own new litigation directives "undermines the process of reconciliation."

“My clients are shocked at this hypocrisy,” said Jack Woodward, who represents the nation

“My clients are shocked at this hypocrisy,” said Jack Woodward, who represents the nation

VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says it has developed "a new approach to litigation" as part of its...

The British Columbia government is working to resolve legal disputes with First Nations outside of the courtroom to avoid "deepening divisions," Attorney General David Eby said.