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chemgear · 10-10-2013, 09:40 AM

Sounds fairly ridiculous.

http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/ca...081/story.html

B.C. municipalities are raising concerns over a proposed federal policy change that would allow First Nations bands to buy land and create satellite reserves anywhere in B.C. — even if they’re not next to their traditional territory.

A report to Metro Vancouver Wednesday warns the changes to the so-called “additions-to-reserve policy” would allow residential, commercial and industrial development in cities across B.C., resulting in the loss of land, taxes and costs associated with servicing agreements.

But in many cases, the First Nations will pay for some services but leave local taxpayers to foot the bill for others.

“It doesn’t matter if it’s Maple Ridge or Surrey or wherever,” Drew said. “When these things occur, First Nations expect municipalities to provide services; they will take water, sewer and fire protection but won’t pay for libraries and recreation. Those are bones of contention now and this is only going to exacerbate it.”

10-10-2013, 09:40 AM	#1
chemgear Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2010 Exp:	Proposal to allow First Nations to create satellite reserves alarms municipalities Sounds fairly ridiculous. http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/ca...081/story.html B.C. municipalities are raising concerns over a proposed federal policy change that would allow First Nations bands to buy land and create satellite reserves anywhere in B.C. — even if they’re not next to their traditional territory. A report to Metro Vancouver Wednesday warns the changes to the so-called “additions-to-reserve policy” would allow residential, commercial and industrial development in cities across B.C., resulting in the loss of land, taxes and costs associated with servicing agreements. But in many cases, the First Nations will pay for some services but leave local taxpayers to foot the bill for others. “It doesn’t matter if it’s Maple Ridge or Surrey or wherever,” Drew said. “When these things occur, First Nations expect municipalities to provide services; they will take water, sewer and fire protection but won’t pay for libraries and recreation. Those are bones of contention now and this is only going to exacerbate it.”