ONLINE MEETING | Escheat Law Consultation - Session 1: Indigenous Rights, Title and Jurisdiction
This meeting is being hosted in partnership with the British Columbia Law Institute
| Speaker: |
Megan Vis-Dunbar, Staff Lawyer, BC Law Institute |
| Time: |
Thursday, June 25, 2026 – 12:00-1:30pm (PT)
Monday, June 29, 2026 – 1:00-2:30pm (PT)
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| CPD Hours: |
1.50 hours |
BC Law Institute is undertaking a public consultation on proposed reforms to B.C.’s escheat law, which governs the treatment of land and personal property when personal ownership interests end.
This engagement session focuses on how the proposed reforms engage Indigenous rights, Aboriginal title, and jurisdiction, including decision-making authority over property without a personal owner and the role of Indigenous laws within a reformed framework.
This session will be offered on two dates. Participants should register for one option.
Pre-reading: Participants are encouraged to review the materials in advance of the session:
Can’t attend? We still want to hear from you. Please complete BCLI’s online survey or email consultations@bcli.org.
Related session:
A separate consultation session will focus on procedural and practice implications of the proposed reforms. See The Canadian Bar Association : Escheat Consultation - Procedural & Practice Implications
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This event will be broadcast from the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish and Musqueam First Nations. We encourage members to explore the rich history and knowledge of Indigenous people, and to continue learning about their experience in Canada past and present.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
This meeting is for CBABC members only.
ACCESSIBILITY
Please request any accommodations needed in the "Notes" area upon registering. Live captions and transcripts are available for attendees upon request.
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