DRIPA and Indigenous relations: where each party stands
is the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, a 2019 BC law. It requires the government to bring BC’s laws into line with the UN declaration it is named for.
Party sites checked October 6, 2026
Each party on DRIPA
BC Green
Implement the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) through legislation to remove uncertainty
Remove uncertainty and opacity that currently exists by implementing the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) through legislation.
bcgreens.ca: BC Greens’ statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30.
Fund public education on DRIPA to combat misinformation
Fund public education on DRIPA to combat misinformation.
bcgreens.ca: BC Greens’ statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30.
Establish an expert advisory committee of specialists in Indigenous rights, DRIPA and constitutional law
Establish an expert advisory committee comprising specialists in Indigenous rights, DRIPA, and constitutional law. This committee will advise both the Legislative Assembly, through the Aboriginal Affairs Standing Committee, and Indigenous governments on legislative developments. Their advice will be made public.
bcgreens.ca: BC Greens’ statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30.
All BC Green commitments naming DRIPA Show three BC Green commitments
Have the expert advisory committee on Indigenous rights advise the Legislature on legislative developments
Establish an expert advisory committee comprising specialists in Indigenous rights, DRIPA, and constitutional law. This committee will advise both the Legislative Assembly, through the Aboriginal Affairs Standing Committee, and Indigenous governments on legislative developments. Their advice will be made public.
bcgreens.ca: BC Greens’ statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30.
Have the expert advisory committee on Indigenous rights advise Indigenous governments on legislative developments
Establish an expert advisory committee comprising specialists in Indigenous rights, DRIPA, and constitutional law. This committee will advise both the Legislative Assembly, through the Aboriginal Affairs Standing Committee, and Indigenous governments on legislative developments. Their advice will be made public.
bcgreens.ca: BC Greens’ statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30.
Make the advice of the expert advisory committee on Indigenous rights public
Establish an expert advisory committee comprising specialists in Indigenous rights, DRIPA, and constitutional law. This committee will advise both the Legislative Assembly, through the Aboriginal Affairs Standing Committee, and Indigenous governments on legislative developments. Their advice will be made public.
bcgreens.ca: BC Greens’ statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30.
BC NDP
No commitment naming DRIPA Checked Oct 6
CentreBC
No commitment naming DRIPA Checked Oct 6
Conservative
Repeal DRIPA
The Conservative Party of BC is united and will run on a clear plan to get the economy working for British Columbians, repeal DRIPA, and end the ideological politics that have divided communities across the province.
conservativebc.ca: Every Conservative Party of BC MLA Approved to Run as a Candidate, September 23.
OneBC
Repeal DRIPA
Repeal DRIPA and declare UNDRIP to have no force and effect in BC
Plan page, 1bc.ca/priorities: Our Plan, 1bc.ca/priorities.
Declare UNDRIP to have no force and effect in BC
Repeal DRIPA and declare UNDRIP to have no force and effect in BC
Plan page, 1bc.ca/priorities: Our Plan, 1bc.ca/priorities.
What DRIPA is
- It requires the government to bring BC’s laws into line with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, in consultation and cooperation with Indigenous peoples.
- It requires an action plan and a yearly report to the Legislature by June 30.
- It lets cabinet authorize agreements with an Indigenous governing body to make certain decisions jointly, or to require that body’s consent first.
- It says nothing in it takes away from the rights recognized by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982.
Recorded votes
Second reading of Bill 41, the bill that became the Act: passed, 79 to 0
79 for 0 against 8 did not vote
Committee stage of Bill 41, the motion to report the bill: passed, 82 to 0
82 for 0 against 5 did not vote
Introduction and first reading of a private member’s bill to repeal the Act: defeated, 43 to 48
43 for first reading 48 against first reading 2 did not vote
How every MLA voted Votes and ProceedingsBy party
Introduction and first reading of the bill to repeal the Act, November 19, 2025 Party For first reading Against first reading Did not vote BC NDP 0 45 1 Conservative 37 0 1 Independents 6 1 0 BC Green Party 0 2 0 Introduction and first reading of Bill M 241, to repeal section 8.1 of the Interpretation Act: passed, 92 to 0. It did not become law.
92 for first reading 0 against first reading 1 did not vote
Introduction and first reading of a private member’s bill to repeal the Act: defeated, 44 to 47
44 for first reading 47 against first reading 2 did not vote
How every MLA voted Votes and ProceedingsBy party
Introduction and first reading of the bill to repeal the Act, April 22, 2026 Party For first reading Against first reading Did not vote BC NDP 0 45 1 Conservative 37 0 0 Independents 7 0 1 BC Green Party 0 2 0
The court and the petition
The Court of Appeal decides Gitxaala v. British Columbia (Chief Gold Commissioner), 2025 BCCA 430, two judges to one.
“Properly interpreted, the Declaration Act incorporates UNDRIP into the positive law of British Columbia with immediate legal effect.”
“Nowhere in the Declaration Act is the judicial branch invited or called upon to adjudicate claims of inconsistency between UNDRIP and British Columbia’s laws ...”
Under appeal: on May 21, 2026 the Supreme Court of Canada granted British Columbia leave to appeal (case 42200). No hearing date is set.
Read the decision, 2025 BCCA 430 Supreme Court of Canada, case 42200
Elections BC approves in principle an initiative petition to repeal the Act (IP‑2026‑001, proponent Harman Bhangu). The petition is to be issued on October 26, 2026, with signature sheets due by January 25, 2027.
Elections BC’s list of petitions prints the deadline as “Monday, January 26, 2027”.
Elections BC, reasons for decision Elections BC, current initiative petitions
Other commitments on Indigenous relations
BC Green Other commitments
Support First Nations food security systems that honour First Nations knowledge, values, harvesting areas and practices
Support the development of systems to address food insecurity in First Nations communities that honour First Nations knowledge, values, harvesting areas and practices.
bcgreens.ca: BC Greens launch plan to support local food production and farmers, October 2.
Stand with Indigenous rights
On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the BC Greens recommit to standing with Indigenous rights, to confront hatred and disinformation, and to uphold Indigenous self-determination.
bcgreens.ca: BC Greens’ statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30. Also posted: Bluesky: On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the BC Greens recommit to standing with Indigenous rights, to confront hatred and disinformation, and to uphold Indigenous self-determination, September 30.
Confront hatred and disinformation
On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the BC Greens recommit to standing with Indigenous rights, to confront hatred and disinformation, and to uphold Indigenous self-determination.
bcgreens.ca: BC Greens’ statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30. Also posted: Bluesky: On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the BC Greens recommit to standing with Indigenous rights, to confront hatred and disinformation, and to uphold Indigenous self-determination, September 30.
Uphold Indigenous self-determination
On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the BC Greens recommit to standing with Indigenous rights, to confront hatred and disinformation, and to uphold Indigenous self-determination.
bcgreens.ca: BC Greens’ statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30. Also posted: Bluesky: On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the BC Greens recommit to standing with Indigenous rights, to confront hatred and disinformation, and to uphold Indigenous self-determination, September 30.
We must strive for full reconciliation, supporting Indigenous peoples as they heal from colonization’s damaging legacies
We must strive for full reconciliation, supporting Indigenous peoples as they heal from the damaging legacies of colonization.
bcgreens.ca: BC Greens’ statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30.
Enact an Indigenous Languages Act affirming Indigenous languages as a fundamental, valued part of B.C.’s heritage
Enact an Indigenous Languages Act which affirms that Indigenous languages are a fundamental and valued part of British Columbia’s heritage. This will guarantee Indigenous language rights and provide communities with the necessary funding and support for language preservation, revitalization and strengthening.
bcgreens.ca: BC Greens’ statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30.
Guarantee Indigenous language rights through the Indigenous Languages Act
Enact an Indigenous Languages Act which affirms that Indigenous languages are a fundamental and valued part of British Columbia’s heritage. This will guarantee Indigenous language rights and provide communities with the necessary funding and support for language preservation, revitalization and strengthening.
bcgreens.ca: BC Greens’ statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30.
Provide communities funding and support for language preservation, revitalization and strengthening under the Indigenous Languages Act
Enact an Indigenous Languages Act which affirms that Indigenous languages are a fundamental and valued part of British Columbia’s heritage. This will guarantee Indigenous language rights and provide communities with the necessary funding and support for language preservation, revitalization and strengthening.
bcgreens.ca: BC Greens’ statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30.
Create a taskforce investigating and prosecuting cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women, children, two-Spirited people
Create a taskforce to investigate and prosecute cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women, children and two-Spirited people. This taskforce will operate under civilian oversight from Indigenous communities, with a strong focus on women’s leadership, and follow the guidance of the Red Women Rising report.
bcgreens.ca: BC Greens’ statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30.
Put the missing and murdered Indigenous women taskforce under Indigenous civilian oversight, focused on women’s leadership
Create a taskforce to investigate and prosecute cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women, children and two-Spirited people. This taskforce will operate under civilian oversight from Indigenous communities, with a strong focus on women’s leadership, and follow the guidance of the Red Women Rising report.
bcgreens.ca: BC Greens’ statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30.
Have the missing and murdered Indigenous women taskforce follow the Red Women Rising report’s guidance
Create a taskforce to investigate and prosecute cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women, children and two-Spirited people. This taskforce will operate under civilian oversight from Indigenous communities, with a strong focus on women’s leadership, and follow the guidance of the Red Women Rising report.
bcgreens.ca: BC Greens’ statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30.
Support and improve the Modern Treaties process
Support and improve the Modern Treaties process and expand the opportunities for other constructive agreements.
bcgreens.ca: BC Greens’ statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30.
Expand the opportunities for constructive agreements other than Modern Treaties
Support and improve the Modern Treaties process and expand the opportunities for other constructive agreements.
bcgreens.ca: BC Greens’ statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30.
Recognize all Indigenous governments formed in alignment with the principles of Indigenous self-determination
Recognize all Indigenous governments formed in alignment with the principles of Indigenous self-determination, removing limitations related to ‘Indian Act’ bands and those incorporated under provincial statutes.
bcgreens.ca: BC Greens’ statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30.
Work with Ottawa so Indigenous governments access stable, reliable revenue comparable to other levels of government
Work with the federal government to ensure Indigenous governments have access to stable and reliable revenue, comparable to other levels of government, allowing them to carry out their responsibilities to their constituency and make long-term planning decisions and capital investments to overcome their infrastructure deficit.
bcgreens.ca: BC Greens’ statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30.
Enable the use of all Indigenous languages on government-issued identification so people can reclaim their names
Enable the use of all Indigenous languages on government-issued identification, ensuring that people can reclaim their names.
bcgreens.ca: BC Greens’ statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30.
Teach all MLAs and public servants Indigenous history, including residential schools, treaties, Indigenous law, Indigenous-Crown relations
Provide education to all MLAs and public servants on the history of Indigenous peoples, including the legacy of residential schools, treaties, Indigenous law and Indigenous-Crown relations.
bcgreens.ca: BC Greens’ statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30.
Re-establish and rename the Aboriginal Affairs Standing Committee so the whole Legislature stewards the Crown-Indigenous relationship
Ensure the whole Legislative assembly is responsible for stewarding the Crown-Indigenous relationship by re-establishing and renaming the Legislative Assembly’s Aboriginal Affairs Standing Committee.
bcgreens.ca: BC Greens’ statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30.
Co-develop a mechanism with Indigenous peoples to resolve Indigenous-Crown disputes proactively, foster understanding and avoid litigation
Co-develop a mechanism with Indigenous peoples for resolving Indigenous-Crown disputes proactively, to foster understanding and avoid litigation.
bcgreens.ca: BC Greens’ statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30.
Uphold the rights of Indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+, and all vulnerable communities
Reject culture wars — uphold the rights of Indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+, and all vulnerable communities.
Plan page, bcgreens.ca/our-plan: Our Plan for British Columbia, bcgreens.ca.
- BC NDP No commitment published Checked Oct 6
CentreBC Other commitments
Create a single provincial framework coordinating treaty and reconciliation agreement mandates, funding, standards and timelines
Create a single provincial framework for treaties and reconciliation agreements which would coordinate negotiating mandates, funding approvals, implementation standards, and timelines across ministries and Crown agencies.
centrebc.ca, before the writ: Statement: Reconciliation, Certainty, and Prosperity, August 13, 2026.
Bring First Nations, local governments, communities, workers, businesses and environmental experts together earlier in the process
Bring affected parties together earlier in the process so First Nations, local governments, communities, workers, businesses, and environmental experts can identify shared interests before positions become entrenched, and so the government can be held to public accountability in an open manner.
centrebc.ca, before the writ: Statement: Reconciliation, Certainty, and Prosperity, August 13, 2026.
Develop sector agreements in areas such as forestry, mining, energy, infrastructure and housing
Develop practical sector agreements in areas such as forestry, mining, energy, infrastructure, and housing that support both reconciliation and economic development.
centrebc.ca, before the writ: Statement: Reconciliation, Certainty, and Prosperity, August 13, 2026.
Measure outcomes rather than process: stronger Indigenous communities, economic participation, environmental stewardship, investment certainty, community well-being
Measure outcomes rather than process, focusing on stronger Indigenous communities, economic participation, environmental stewardship, investment certainty, and community well-being.
centrebc.ca, before the writ: Statement: Reconciliation, Certainty, and Prosperity, August 13, 2026.
- Conservative No commitment published Checked Oct 6
OneBC Other commitments
Halt all voluntary transfers of cash, land, and control over public resources to band governments
Halt all voluntary transfers of cash, land, and control over public resources to band governments
Plan page, 1bc.ca/priorities: Our Plan, 1bc.ca/priorities.
Restore oversight and accountability for Indigenous Band spending
Restore oversight and accountability for Indigenous Band spending
Plan page, 1bc.ca/priorities: Our Plan, 1bc.ca/priorities.
Demand constitutional reforms to repeal the Indian Act
Demand constitutional reforms to repeal the Indian Act, transform reserves into townships, and unite all British Columbians under one law and political framework.
Plan page, 1bc.ca/priorities: Our Plan, 1bc.ca/priorities.
Demand constitutional reforms to transform reserves into townships
Demand constitutional reforms to repeal the Indian Act, transform reserves into townships, and unite all British Columbians under one law and political framework.
Plan page, 1bc.ca/priorities: Our Plan, 1bc.ca/priorities.
Demand constitutional reforms to unite all British Columbians under one law and political framework
Demand constitutional reforms to repeal the Indian Act, transform reserves into townships, and unite all British Columbians under one law and political framework.
Plan page, 1bc.ca/priorities: Our Plan, 1bc.ca/priorities.
Restore original names of public institutions and places, primarily in English
Restore the original names of public institutions and public places — Names must primarily be in English
Plan page, 1bc.ca/priorities: Our Plan, 1bc.ca/priorities.
End mandatory land acknowledgements in government and government-funded institutions
End the practice of mandatory land acknowledgements within the government and government-funded institutions.
Plan page, 1bc.ca/priorities: Our Plan, 1bc.ca/priorities.
Other recorded votes on Indigenous relations
- Land Acknowledgement Prohibition Act Introduction and first reading, October 23, 2025: defeated, 5 to 85 Votes and Proceedings
5 for first reading 85 against first reading
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Statute Repeal Act Introduction and first reading, November 20, 2025: defeated, 3 to 86 Votes and Proceedings
3 for first reading 86 against first reading
- Defunding Aboriginal Title Claims Affecting Private Property Act Introduction and first reading, March 12, 2026: defeated, 38 to 49 Votes and Proceedings
38 for first reading 49 against first reading
53 for 39 against
Keep comparing
Each party’s page, at Indigenous relations
Sources
- Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, SBC 2019, c. 44, read October 6, 2026
- Legislative Assembly of BC: Votes and Proceedings, October 31, 2019, read October 6, 2026
- Legislative Assembly of BC: Votes and Proceedings, November 26, 2019, read October 6, 2026
- Legislative Assembly of BC: Votes and Proceedings, November 19, 2025, read October 6, 2026
- Legislative Assembly of BC: Votes and Proceedings, April 13, 2026, read October 6, 2026
- Legislative Assembly of BC: Votes and Proceedings, April 22, 2026, read October 6, 2026
- Gitxaala v. British Columbia (Chief Gold Commissioner), 2025 BCCA 430, read October 6, 2026
- Supreme Court of Canada, case 42200, docket, read October 6, 2026
- Elections BC: Chief Electoral Officer, Reasons for Decision: Initiative Petition Approval in Principle, August 27, 2026, read October 6, 2026
- Elections BC, current initiative petitions, read October 6, 2026
- BC Green: bcgreens.ca/our-plan, checked October 6, 2026
- BC NDP: bcndp.ca, checked October 6, 2026
- CentreBC: centrebc.ca/our-policy, checked October 6, 2026
- Conservative: conservativebc.ca/plan, checked October 6, 2026
- OneBC: 1bc.ca/priorities, checked October 6, 2026
- These four are the other bills of the 43rd Parliament with a recorded vote whose first subject label on this site is Indigenous relations and treaties. Each row links the Legislature’s Votes and Proceedings for its day.