B.C., federal fast-tracking bills ‘a step backward,’ says First Nations developer

While a challenging economy could affect development timelines, it’s not as bad as rushing projects and making mistakes, said Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh leaders at a business event in Vancouver Thursday.

Strengthening internal capacity and external partnerships is more important than speed of delivery, Chief Wayne Sparrow of Musqueam Indian Band said at a June 19 panel hosted by Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.

“We’re not in a hurry to make mistakes, and with the economy going, the advantage that we have is, we’re going to be here forever. We’re not going anywhere,” he said.

“We’re taking advice from our CEOs, and we have that input and our partners about when we move and

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