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The Coexistence & Reconciliation of Aboriginal & Fee Simple Title in British Columbia – Thoughts on Where the Courts Went Wrong in New Brunswick

01 November 2026

Introduction

The established Aboriginal title case law in British Columbia, including the 2025 Cowichan (Quw’utsun) Nation trial judgment, arguably reveals error in both the nascent Aboriginal title decisions from New Brunswick made pre-trial in the Wolastoqey Nation’s claim.

To read the full piece, see the attached PDF below.

2026 Oct 25 Updated Robbins Paper re Cowichan Nation and Wolastoqey Nation Decisions

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