Your Vote May No Longer Matter as BC is at Risk of Becoming a Non-Democratic Society

BC Cattleman’s Association President, Werner Stump, wrote an exceptional op-ed:

“The potential consequence of this ruling (UNDRIP) is to make BC non-governable. Effectively all decisions about BC laws are to be made in consultation and in cooperation with over 200 First Nation Governments.

The Province and the First Nations will form a collective government that the people of BC do not elect. First Nations leaders have a responsibility to their members only, and so they should. Your vote may no longer matter as BC is at risk of becoming a non-democratic society.

BC Cattleman’s Association President, Werner Stump, wrote an exceptional op-ed:

“The potential consequence of this ruling (UNDRIP) is to make BC non-governable. Effectively all decisions about BC laws are to be made in consultation and in cooperation with over 200 First Nation… pic.twitter.com/8YGIeEbGag

— Ian Paton (@IanPatonDelta) December 29, 2025