Municipal taxes, service delivery, housing, economic development, and regional cooperation — Karen Harper brings a thoughtful Saanich Council perspective to Grumpy Taxpayer$ of Greater Victoria.
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Former BC Premier Gordon Campbell joins the Victoria Rumble Room for a timely and candid conversation about British Columbia’s political and economic future.
The discussion covers affordability, business confidence, DRIPA, reconciliation, government spending, healthcare pressures, major projects, and the leadership needed to restore hope and certainty across the province.
Campbell also explains why he is supporting Caroline Elliott in the BC Conservative leadership race — and why he believes BC needs fresh leadership, stronger economic ambition, and a renewed commitment to open, transparent decision-making.
A must-watch conversation for anyone following BC politics, economic development, and the future direction of the province.
Running a province with a $98B budget isn’t a student council exercise.
This conversation asks a tough question:
Should political leadership require real executive experience?
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All you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask about the Cowichan and Gitxaala court rulings, Section 35 of the Constitution, DRIPA, UNDRIP, Treaties and Agreements with First Nations, and their impact on the future of reconciliation with First Nations in BC - all in 2 hours flat.
When: Saturday, May 16^(th), 2026, 2pm to 4pm (Doors open: 1:30pm)
Where: Presbyterian Church, 9296 East Saanich Road, North Saanich, BC
Cost: Admission by donation
Co-Sponsors: Rob Botterell, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands & Sidney Breakfast Club – The Peninsula Business Incubator
RSVP: Space is limited. RSVP to johnj59@gmail.com or Rob.Botterell.MLA@Leg.bc.ca to join us.
Recent court rulings and agreements involving First Nations have sparked questions about the protection of private property rights and aboriginal title, whether or not the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) should be amended or repealed, and even whether or not First Nations now have a veto on development and thereby co-govern this province.
Join MLA Rob Botterell (Moderator), Geoff Plant, Andrew Petter, and Adam Olsen to draw on their extensive background and experience, learn more about the history and current status of these issues and hear their thoughts on the path forward on reconciliation with First Nations in BC.
About the Panelists:
- MLA Rob Botterell (Moderator) - Rob practiced indigenous law for 25 years, prior to his election as an MLA to the BC Leglslature in 2024. Prior to that he led the team that developed BC’s Freedom of Information Law and was a bank financial comptroller for BC.
- Geoff Plant – Former B.C. Attorney General, lawyer, and public policy leader recognized for his work in treaty negotiations, governance reform, and Indigenous relations.
- Andrew Petter – Former B.C. cabinet minister, legal scholar, and President Emeritus of Simon Fraser University known for advancing public policy, higher education, and community engagement.
- Adam Olsen – Former B.C. Green MLA and Tsartlip First Nation member recognized for his advocacy on Indigenous reconciliation, environmental stewardship, and democratic reform.
What if the challenges facing British Columbia today were set in motion over 150 years ago?
In this powerful Rotary conversation, former MLA Adam Olsen breaks down the historical foundations of BC’s Indigenous land policy—tracing it back to Joseph Trutch and the decisions that shaped the province’s legal and political DNA.
From Confederation-era choices involving John A. Macdonald to modern-day leadership under David Eby, this discussion explores two critical ideas:
This is not just history—it’s a roadmap to understanding reconciliation, governance, and the urgent need for mature, relationship-driven policy solutions.