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A good move by the Metis Nation of BC:
The Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) says its board of directors have voted to remove president Walter Mineault, alleging he breached his fiduciary duty.
In an April 9 press release, MNBC said an election will be held to replace Mineault, with vice president Melanie Allard appointed as its interim president.
"We reached this decision after careful consideration of an independent review into president Mineault’s conduct and advice and counsel given to us by our Métis Nation Governing Assembly," the press release said.
"We wish Mr. Mineault best in his future endeavours."
Mineault lives in Dawson Creek, B.C., and had previously been suspended from his role as president in August 2025, but reinstated last December.
A recommendation on Mineault's alleged misconduct was linked in the press release, an independent assessment by Wally Oppal.
Oppal is a former judge, lawyer, and the previous Attorney General for B.C.
He was requested by MNBC to review the findings of an independent investigation by lawyer Robyn Gervais.
Oppal says Gervais recommended Mineault be dismissed for several allegations, including breaches of fiduciary duty and conflict of interest.
It's alleged Mineault used his position to advance familial interests over the interests of MNBC.
One example noted in the assessment alleges Mineault attempted to pressure MNBC staff to hire his brother's band.
"When the CEO properly declined due to the conflict, President Mineault engaged in a 40-minute phone call where he yelled at, abused, and intimidated the CEO, threatening to publicly accuse her of bias against his family," the assessment document states.
Métis Nation British Columbia removes president following allegations of misconduct
The board of directors voted to remove Walter Mineault, alleging the president breached his fiduciary duty
The Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) says its board of directors have voted to remove president Walter Mineault, alleging he breached his fiduciary duty.
In an April 9 press release, MNBC said an election will be held to replace Mineault, with vice president Melanie Allard appointed as its interim president.
"We reached this decision after careful consideration of an independent review into president Mineault’s conduct and advice and counsel given to us by our Métis Nation Governing Assembly," the press release said.
"We wish Mr. Mineault best in his future endeavours."
Mineault lives in Dawson Creek, B.C., and had previously been suspended from his role as president in August 2025, but reinstated last December.
A recommendation on Mineault's alleged misconduct was linked in the press release, an independent assessment by Wally Oppal.
Oppal is a former judge, lawyer, and the previous Attorney General for B.C.
He was requested by MNBC to review the findings of an independent investigation by lawyer Robyn Gervais.
Oppal says Gervais recommended Mineault be dismissed for several allegations, including breaches of fiduciary duty and conflict of interest.
It's alleged Mineault used his position to advance familial interests over the interests of MNBC.
One example noted in the assessment alleges Mineault attempted to pressure MNBC staff to hire his brother's band.
"When the CEO properly declined due to the conflict, President Mineault engaged in a 40-minute phone call where he yelled at, abused, and intimidated the CEO, threatening to publicly accuse her of bias against his family," the assessment document states.
