B.C. Métis Nation suspends president over complaints about behaviour
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This article was published 18/08/2025 (356 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
SURREY – Métis Nation British Columbia says it has suspended its president over allegations of behaviour “inconsistent” with the group’s policies.
The community organization says in a release that its executive committee decided to suspend Walter Mineault due to the complaints and information from the public.
Mineault, who was elected last year, did not respond to a message over social media and could not immediately be reached for comment.
Métis Nation British Columbia says the suspension is to protect its “integrity and reputation,” and it will begin a review of Mineault’s tenure before reaching a final decision on his future with the group.
The nation declined a request for further comment.
The organization voted last November to leave the Métis National Council due to what it called a governance structure that granted too much power to other members.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 18, 2025.