Geoff Russ: Did Ottawa just secretly recognize Aboriginal ‘title’ over all of Vancouver? – National Post

Mar 03, 2026

3.1 million people are being kept in the dark about what this actually means for them

British Columbians, particularly those in Vancouver, have learned that another agreement was signed behind their backs by their government and First Nations authorities. On Feb. 20, Ottawa inked three “historic” agreements with the Musqueam Indian Band, whose traditional land covers the City of Vancouver and its inner suburbs like Burnaby and North Vancouver.

The official press release from the federal government mostly focused on expanding joint fisheries, stewardship, and marine emergency management. However, the most important aspect was buried in the body of the text.