Premier Congratulates Tsawwassen First Nation on Landmark Treaty Vote

TSAWWASSEN – Premier Gordon Campbell congratulated the Tsawwassen First Nation for ratifying the first modern day treaty negotiated under the British Columbia treaty process.

“Chief Kim Baird and the entire Tsawwassen First Nation have shown tremendous leadership by taking this historic step forward and ratifying the Final Agreement,” said Premier Campbell. The treaty provides a cash transfer of $13.9 million and a land transfer totalling 724 hectares.

“From this historic day, the Tsawwassen First Nation will move forward to close the social and economic gaps that exist between them and other British Columbians,” said Premier Campbell. “The agreement will bring tangible benefits to not only the Tsawwassen but the whole region. All British Columbians will benefit from this empowering decision.”

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