This is interesting for the attack on property rights, and how it could be used going forward. If my last post didn’t have you ready to escape Canada, this one should put you over the threshold. How Alberta votes and how the government responds should really illuminate what’s going on within the Canadian government, and what their orders are from the crown.
https://rairfoundation.com/exposed-secret-canadian-government-deal-could-put-vancouver/
By Vlad Tepes
In this explosive interview, JCCF President John Carpay reveals that Canada’s federal government secretly signed an agreement granting “Aboriginal title” over Vancouver and surrounding cities to a small Indigenous band—potentially threatening the property rights of millions while advancing race-based governance and sweeping new restrictions on free speech under Bill C-9.
In an exclusive interview with RAIR Foundation, constitutional lawyer John Carpay, president of the Centre for Justice and Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF), revealed that Canada’s federal government secretly signed a “rights recognition agreement” acknowledging Aboriginal title claims over Vancouver and surrounding cities—an agreement that could place the property rights of more than two million residents under potential Indigenous control.
The territory includes more than two million residents and encompasses major cities such as Burnaby, Richmond, New Westminster, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and Port Moody, as well as parts of Delta, Surrey, and Coquitlam.
Homeowners who have poured their life savings into mortgages now face the chilling prospect that their properties could be subject to Indigenous claims, including potential rent collection or co-governance by a race-based “third order” of government.
The Secret Agreement: Handing Over Vancouver Without Consultation
Carpay explained the deal’s origins: “In early March, 2026, it became public that Canada’s federal government had signed a rights recognition agreement with the Musqueam Indian Band in Vancouver… signed on February 20, 2026, the public was totally, completely kept in the dark.”
The agreement grants “Aboriginal title” – defined by the Supreme Court of Canada as “right to the land itself” – over a vast urban expanse.
This isn’t mere hunting or fishing rights; it’s ownership-level control that could allow the Musqueam to collect rent or impose governance.
Three other bands – Tsawwassen, Squamish, and Cowichan – also claim the same territory, setting the stage for potential legal battles. Yet, no one was consulted: not the 2.5 million residents, not provincial leaders like B.C. Premier David Eby (who distanced himself with a vague statement), and certainly not homeowners now at risk.
Carpay noted the Musqueam chief’s assurances– “Oh, don’t worry, we’re not coming after private property” – but stressed these are “not legally binding promises.” The agreement explicitly allows for rent collection, and delays could be temporary.
Why the secrecy? Carpay speculated: “If they had tried to do it in an honest, transparent, open, democratic process, there would have been public opposition.”
Vancouver’s diverse population – majority Chinese-Canadian, Punjabi-Canadian, and immigrants from around the world – has little historical ties to Indigenous grievances. “Our ancestors didn’t do anything bad to the Aboriginals,” Carpay imagined them saying. This deal, he argued, is consistent with longstanding constitutional arrangements that already treat Indigenous rights differently under Canadian law.
A Broader Attack on Private Property and Equality
This isn’t just about Vancouver; it’s a precedent that could engulf Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, or any Canadian city.
Carpay discussed the notion of “land acknowledgments” – mandatory at public events – as a form of “predictive programming,” indoctrinating guilt while priming the public for such transfers.
“If you really believe it’s stolen land… give up your own house,” he quipped, calling it “hypocritical virtue signaling.”
At its core, the agreement creates a “third order of Aboriginal government” to co-rule alongside federal and provincial authorities – a move Carpay deems unconstitutional and disastrous. “Race-based government creates strife and resentment,” he warned.
Canada’s Constitution allocates all power between federal and provincial levels; inserting racial hierarchies violates equality. Examples abound: Indigenous grants, tax exemptions, and hunting rights unavailable to others foster division. “The only way to achieve social harmony… is equal rights for all, special privileges for none.”
“For RAIR readers in the U.S., this should ring alarm bells. America faces similar Indigenous land claims through tribal sovereignty and federal recognition. Ongoing disputes – such as the Dakota Access Pipeline protests or the Bears Ears National Monument battles – have disrupted private development and raised questions about eminent domain. If U.S. courts or the Biden-Harris administration (or successors) expand tribal title over urban or developed lands, homeowners in cities like Seattle, Phoenix, or Denver could face analogous threats: rent demands, co-governance, or forced “reparations.”
Canada’s deal shows how secretive federal pacts can override state and private rights, using historical grievances to erode property ownership – a cornerstone of Western liberty.
Bill C-9: Silencing Dissent in the Name of “Combating Hate”
The interview also touched on Bill C-9, the “Combating Hate Act,” which expands hate speech prohibitions and removes protections for “sincerely held religious views.” Carpay explained:
“It exposes religious leaders to prosecutions if they preach what their sacred scriptures say about homosexuality.” Quoting the Bible, Quran, or Torah could now trigger criminal charges.
As of March 10, 2026, the Liberals have moved to limit debate, fast-tracking the bill amid a Conservative filibuster. A vote on amendments could happen as early as this week, with passage likely thanks to Bloc Québécois support.
Critics decry it as criminalizing opposition to state narratives on gender, sexuality, or other “protected” topics. Carpay: “Anytime you make certain speech illegal… the application is going to be political.”
This mirrors U.K. trends (over 30 speech arrests daily) and could inspire U.S. “hate speech” pushes under progressive administrations. Americans: Watch how Canada’s censorship chills faith communities – your First Amendment is under similar siege from Big Tech and activist courts.