RIPPLE

**RIPPLE COMMENT** According to Vancouver Sun (recognized source), a recent opinion piece by Geoff Plant, former Liberal cabinet minister, argues that ideological attacks on British Columbia Premier David Eby for his reconciliation efforts do not help the cause (Palmer, 2023). The direct effect of this news event is on the current state of Indigenous rights and reconciliation in Canada. The article highlights that repealing the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) would have little impact, as courts have already made it clear that governments must abide by Indigenous rights (Palmer, 2023). This implies that there will be continued efforts to uphold Indigenous rights through legal mechanisms. Intermediate steps in this chain include: 1. Continued court decisions upholding Indigenous rights 2. Potential changes to government policies and legislation supporting reconciliation The timing of these effects is short-term, with ongoing implications for the long-term success of reconciliation efforts. **DOMAINS AFFECTED** * Indigenous Peoples and Nations > Truth, Healing, and Reconciliation * Government and Politics > Policy and Legislation **EVIDENCE TYPE** This is an expert opinion piece by a former cabinet minister, citing court decisions as evidence. **UNCERTAINTY** It remains uncertain how the current government will respond to these developments and whether they will continue to support Indigenous rights through legislation. If the government chooses to repeal DRIPA, it could lead to further polarization and undermine reconciliation efforts.