Overview

• Splatsin First Nation has blocked construction at the R.W. Bruhn Bridge site for a second day, halting work and traffic on the Trans-Canada Highway in Sicamous.
• The blockade protests alleged failures by Aecon and Emil Anderson to honor commitments on Indigenous partnership and economic opportunities.
• Specific grievances include reduced work opportunities, removal of Indigenous-operated vehicles, and undermined fuel supply agreements.
• The Ministry of Transportation is mediating negotiations between Splatsin, the contractors, and other First Nations to resolve the dispute.
• The blockade allows local and emergency traffic to pass, with detour routes open to minimize commuter disruption.