Vaughn Palmer: Belated consultations with First Nations has kept B.C. premier's priority legislation on hold

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VICTORIA — Premier David Eby’s showpiece legislation to expedite construction of schools, hospitals, and other infrastructure remains mired in legal limbo, months after he insisted it was urgently needed to meet the threat posed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

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“At a time of uncertainty caused by Donald Trump’s tariffs, it’s more important than ever that we create more good-paying jobs by delivering the critical infrastructure projects people need — faster,” said Eby in introducing the Infrastructure Projects Act on May 1.

“We don’t have a moment to waste,” Eby told the legislature during debate on the bill.  “We can’t live on infrastructure that was built by our grandparents. We can’t wait for jobs to be created in this province. The moment is now.”

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