The Parvis Review: Cowichan Tribes v. Canada and What It Means for Real Estate Investors
The British Columbia Supreme Court recently released its decision in Cowichan Tribes v. Canada (Attorney General), 2025 BCSC 1490, following an 11-year trial. The ruling recognized Aboriginal title held by Cowichan Tribes and related First Nations over a defined area on Lulu Island in Richmond, British Columbia, including portions of submerged lands in the Fraser River’s south arm.