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Media Coverage of CBABC's Criticism of Premier Eby's Remarks on the Courts

January 5, 2026

On December 11, 2025, CBABC wrote to Premier David Eby warning that his public comments criticizing recent court decisions on Aboriginal rights and title risk undermining the rule of law and threaten the independence of the judiciary.

Eby is Under Fire for Undermining the Rule of Law

Andrew MacLeod of The Tyee reported on Premier Eby's response, noting Eby's defence that “the idea that the premier should not comment, should not indicate any position on the court decisions, is patently absurd.” The article details the court decisions referenced by Eby and comments from various organizations, including CBABC.

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Canadian Bar Association of BC warns Premier Eby

Nathan Jordan of Canada's First Nations Radio covered CBABC's statement and included comments from the BC Assembly of First Nations.

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