Subhead:Thomas Isaac tells Rebel News the federal government’s Musqueam “Rights Recognition Agreement” does not specify that private property is excluded, despite assurances from Ottawa.# YouTube-embed:61fhXzhP5jY In the wake of growing concerns over a set of quietly signed agreements between the federal government and the Musqueam First Nation, I sat down with Aboriginal law expert Thomas Isaac to discuss whether private property rights for millions of British Columbians living in Vancouver and surrounding areas could be impacted. Isaac is a partner in the business law group at Cassels, chair of the firm’s Aboriginal law group, and an acclaimed author on Aboriginal law. The concern stems from a “Rights Recognition Agreement” the Liberal government quietly signed with the Musqueam government. The agreement establishes Aboriginal title over what is described as “Musqueam territory,” which includes Vancouver, significant portions of Surrey, Burnaby and the Tri-Cities. It was published inside of a fisheries announcement which included two other agreements that vaguely outlined how the band government, which only governs just over 1,400 people has also gained increased authority over fisheries and waterways, including the general public’s use of them.