The article is incorrect; this only applies to most of BC, all other land in Canada is properly accounted for by treaties.
However, in that specific area, I think you're technically correct; anyone could walk in and help themselves without giving Canada a legitimate excuse to intervene.
Well if there's no such thing as owning property in Canada, they won't mind if we take it then. ;)
The article is incorrect; this only applies to most of BC, all other land in Canada is properly accounted for by treaties.
However, in that specific area, I think you're technically correct; anyone could walk in and help themselves without giving Canada a legitimate excuse to intervene.