The Cowichan Tribes, which has about 5,300 members and is based on Vancouver Island, have been negotiating for years with the federal and provincial governments.
Vancouver council approved the 13-storey development on Arbutus Street in 2022, then sought provincial legislation to support project. A local group filed a legal challenge.
Toxic drug deaths are the leading cause of death in B.C. for people aged 10 to 59, accounting for more deaths than homicides, suicides, accidents and diseases combined.