From e-scooters to Indigenous rights law, B.C.’s local leaders discuss top concerns

By Brenna Owen British Columbia’s deputy premier and attorney general, Niki Sharma, said she doesn’t want strides made with the province’s Indigenous rights legislation to get lost amid criticism of the law and questions about its future. Sharma said B.C.’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act has led to legislation recognizing Indigenous self-governance over children and families as well as recognizing First Nations as full partners in emergency management.