Treaties 'imminent,' says First Nations leader

The head of the B.C. Treaty Commission, Miles Richardson, says the Campbell government has softened its stand on major issues such as revenue-sharing and compensation, and predicts that could lead to treaty deals.

Richardson says trust has been gained, and there now appears to be a political shift in favour of making treaties.

"In the past few months, the Treaty Commission has observed unprecedented commitment to negotiations," he says.

"Breakthroughs are possible," adds Richardson. "With political will, with leadership, I would say breakthroughs are imminent at several key lead tables."

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