I imagine First Nations will be surprised to find out the Heritage Conservation Act is now about speeding up permits, and that delays “can’t come at the expense of communities.” Ugh!

Premier David Eby is doing his best Christy Clark impression with this #UBCM speech. When I showed up to #bcpoli in 2013 the @bcndpcaucus.bsky.social was shocked and appalled by the BC Liberal rhetoric and policy they are now rolling out as their own. I am in the twilight zone!

The level of toxicity of Premier David Eby’s latest comments about Aboriginal rights is off the charts! We are facing strong economic headwinds, and we need is our Premier to unite us, not divide us! Check out my full post on Substack👇 open.substack.com/pub/adampols...

NEW - BC Assembly of First Nations Terry Teegee is pulling out of Premier David Eby’s Asia trade mission because of bills 14 and 15. The fallout continues. #bcpoli

“There is overwhelming opposition from First Nations all over the Province to Bills 14 and 15. With the Province’s forced closure of the Bills last night, reconciliation in B.C. is having a near death experience." Grand Chief Stewart Phillip www.ubcic.bc.ca/fnlc_express... #bcpoli

If the @bcndpcaucus.bsky.social is wondering how to relieve themselves of the stress of time allocation (closure) on Bill 15, all you need to do is amend the motion that put it on the clock! You don’t have to be limited by your motion if you choose not to be! 1/2

In case the @bcndpcaucus.bsky.social try to mislead BCers by saying their amendment would have addressed issues raised by FNs re: Bill 15: Stop acting unilaterally. Start honourably addressing the concerns we raise! The message has been delivered with clarity—Stop playing games, Kill Bill 15! 1/2

Great to stand together against Bill 15 this morning. This bill is a blank cheque for Cabinet to pick and choose which projects avoid rigorous EA and permitting reqts without any clear guardrails to uphold Indigenous rights and governance and ensure environmental protections.

This quote from then-MLA Jenny Kwan could apply to Minister Ma's words in 2025 just as it did to Minister Falcon's in 2003: “The legislation does not say what the minister claims.”

Check out my latest post on David Eby's provincial power grab and the unilateral re-writing of Crown-Indigenous consultation policy. @bcndpcaucus.bsky.social @bowinnma.bsky.social @davidebybc.bsky.social @christineboyle.bsky.social

“Our Chiefs are frustrated, upset and feel betrayed. At one swipe of the pen, the premier can cut all of this off to the fall, and that’s what we’re calling for — to kill the bill.” #bcpoli

"It is time for the Eby government to action their commitments to reconciliation and uphold their own laws and processes." Grand Chief Stewart Phillip www.ubcic.bc.ca/fnlc_ubcm_ca...

None of what Premier Eby promised is in Bill 15. "Intentions and promises aren’t binding. Protection of basic rights shouldn’t depend on a premier’s judgment. And laws should recognize that governments come and go." cc. @bcndpcaucus.bsky.social @bowinnma.bsky.social @christineboyle.bsky.social

Premier Eby made many personal assurances how Bill 15 will/will not be used by his gov't. He has no control over how gov'ts in the future use it. For his promises to be meaningful he must amend his flawed legislation! Put your promises in writing Mr. Premier! cc. @christineboyle.bsky.social

Question for @bcndpcaucus.bsky.social Will you force MLA’s Davidson, Phillip, and Toporowski carry the burden of Bill 15? The BC legislature is a toxic place for Indigenous people, but @davidebybc.bsky.social is taking it to another level making Bill 15 confidence Cc. @christineboyle.bsky.social

In the elxn last Fall, I was worried that a BC Conservative government would be an existential threat to the critical advancements we have made to Indigenous reconciliation. Through Bill 15 turns out the threat is @davidebybc.bsky.social & @bcndpcaucus.bsky.social! vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...

After hearing many concerns re Bill 15, at 9pm last night HL Farnworth moved time allocation on the bill. There has been 0 debate! @bcndpcaucus.bsky.social is willing to sidestep democracy, I imagine they’ll also sidestep EA’s and FN’s rights for their favoured projects. UGH! @bowinnma.bsky.social

“In developing Bill 15 the Province conducted no meaningful consultation and cooperation with First Nations and did not adhere to its own Interim Approach on the Alignment of Laws (Interim Approach)." Grand Chief Stewart Phillip www.ubcic.bc.ca/fnlc_questio...

Bill 15: Infrastructure Projects Act (2025) is appalling! It bulldozes FN's rights, title, and consent. It renders environmental assessments meaningless! @bowinnma.bsky.social @tamaradavidson.bsky.social @christineboyle.bsky.social Read on Substack. adampolsen.substack.com/p/bulldozing...

@davidwcochrane.bsky.social masterful job over the past few days. Sharp, but respectful, reporting and interviewing! Excellent work!

My first time back to QP since retiring from #bcpoli. I was on the floor as Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Dallas Brodie continued her ugly assault on residential school survivors and First Nations leaders in British Columbia. Why would an MLA choose to incite distrust rather than build understanding?

BC has done the work, but the BC NDP decided policing/public safety reform was not a priority, even as BCers became more concerned about public safety. Also, whatever Farnworth was working on, wasn’t police reform! @bcndpcaucus.bsky.social @davidebybc.bsky.social @nikisharma.bsky.social

Just a few of my thoughts about John Rustad's toxic politics following last week's implosion. substack.com/home/post/p-...

Check out my latest post. Despite years of frustration I hold on to hope that we can finally get it right. Restoring Brentwood Bay: A Collaborative Vision for Environmental and Governance Renewal open.substack.com/pub/adampols...

Check out my latest post: BC Public Safety at a Crossroads: Time for Transformational Reform The Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General has a road map for public safety reform. All we need is the political will to deliver it. open.substack.com/pub/sthenep/...

This is a fair critique of the challenges facing the BC government. They will try to lay the blame entirely at the feet of external forces, and characterize criticism as unpatriotic. I can hear the responses in Question Period already. We need to unite, but around what? Good question Rob!

🚨 NEW EPISODE - How should BC respond to US president-elect Donald Trump's tariff threat? Plus, BC's delayed "Eby-bate." In audio podcast extras: healthcare woes, and lobbying concerns. With special guest @adampolsen.bsky.social On all podcast platforms + YouTube: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

It is outrageous and unacceptable that the Toronto Maple Leafs are not on the NHL schedule and front and centre for all Canadians this Saturday afternoon! Appalling.

I’m tired of being called a communist by people who don’t know the definition of communist. So I’m leaving the cesspool and looking for a less toxic digital experience. Let’s hope this is the space.