Beverly Brown, of the Squamish nation, says community members weren't adequately consulted about the purchase. "They're basically doing it without even asking," said Beverly Brown, a member of the Squamish Nation. Ian Campbell, chief of the Squamish nation, said acquisition of the Heather Street lands falls under the leadership mandate given to him by his nation's members. Campbell said his leadership team informed the nation's members about the purchase when it happened through various means, including open houses and community presentations. Actual development still years awayHeather Deal, deputy mayor of Vancouver, said consultation for planning what to do with the Heather Street lands will begin in October.

Source: CBC News September 25, 2016 22:52 UTC