In response to the recent court decision, the City of Richmond has issued the following:

The City of Richmond is disappointed in the recent BC Supreme Court ruling in the case of the Cowichan Tribes vs AG Canada et al. This decision has significant and negative far-reaching implications for the City of Richmond and others. Internal and external counsel are currently reviewing the lengthy court judgement. Richmond City Council will be considering the matter as a priority in advance of the 30-day deadline to appeal.