BC Bills 14 and 15: A Setback for Indigenous Rights and Reconciliation – Woodward & Company LLP

28 May 2025

In a significant retreat from its commitment to reconciliation and the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the British Columbia provincial government recently tabled two controversial bills: Bill 14, the Renewable Energy Projects (Streamlined Permitting) Act, and Bill 15, the Infrastructure Projects Act.

Below is an overview of the Bills and some primary concerns. For more information, our full analysis can be found here: 2025-05-28 BC Bills 14 and 15 A Setback for Indigenous Rights and Reconciliation.

Overview of Bills 14 and 15

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