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K'ómoks Treaty Act

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Sponsor
Spencer Chandra Herbert
Introduced
APRIL 14, 2026
Royal assent
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Final vote
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Legislative timeline

  1. 1stApr 14, 2026
  2. 2ndMay 20, 2026
  3. Comm.May 27, 2026
  4. 3rdMay 28, 2026
  5. Senate—
  6. AssentMay 28, 2026

Bill overview

Bill BC20, “K'ómoks Treaty Act”, is a British Columbia bill from session 43-2. It was introduced by Spencer Chandra Herbert (NDP, Vancouver-West End).

It reached first reading on April 14, 2026, second reading on May 20, 2026, committee stage on May 27, 2026 and third reading on May 28, 2026. It received royal assent on May 28, 2026.

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PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY

What you need to know

The K'ómoks Treaty Act, sponsored by Spencer Chandra Herbert, is currently in effect after receiving Royal Assent. This bill recognizes the K'ómoks First Nation's rights and title to their traditional lands in British Columbia, and it establishes a framework for the K'ómoks Nation to manage their lands and resources. The act also provides a process for resolving disputes and for the K'ómoks Nation to participate in decision-making processes related to their lands.

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Key provisions

  1. 01This Act amends the K'ómoks Treaty to establish the K'ómoks First Nation as a treaty First Nation in British Columbia.
  2. 02The K'ómoks Treaty is hereby amended to include the K'ómoks First Nation in the list of treaty First Nations in British Columbia.
  3. 03The K'ómoks First Nation is hereby declared to be a treaty First Nation for the purposes of the K'ómoks Treaty and the laws of British Columbia.
  4. 04The K'ómoks Treaty is hereby amended to provide for the rights and interests of the K'ómoks First Nation in relation to land and resources in British Columbia.
  5. 05The K'ómoks Treaty is hereby amended to establish a process for the resolution of disputes between the K'ómoks First Nation and the Government of British Columbia.

Vote roll

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