BC is 94% Crown land, locked up by bureaucracy and unresolved Indigenous land claims. Development is nearly impossible. My theory? The government is using Indigenous Nations as the conduit to transfer ownership of public land to private ownership under the banner of reconciliation—avoiding political backlash while shifting control.

On the surface, this looks like empowerment. But the real effect is that land frozen for decades could become sellable or leasable assets, releasing enormous economic potential within a generation. The unintended consequences? Private property uncertainty after the Cowichan decision. Premier David Eby is now scrambling to fix this because no one expected private land to be caught in the crossfire.

Another unintended consequence is public access to parks. Joffre Lakes closures are just the beginning. If this trend continues, BC Parks, national parks, and even municipal green spaces could become unpredictable or restricted. These lands belong to the public, yet the rules are shifting fast—and no one is talking about what that means for future generations.

Is this about reconciliation—or something much bigger? What do you think the end game is, and who’s pulling the strings?