Premier Doug Ford of Ontario has criticized a recent court ruling that declared the province's bike lane removal law unconstitutional, calling the decision 'ridiculous' and targeting Justice Schabas for the judgment. Meanwhile, in Nova Scotia, Premier Tim Houston has implemented a comprehensive ban on entering any forest land, with fines up to $25,000 for violations. This ban is noted as one of the strictest land use laws in history, second only to medieval penalties for trespassing on royal hunting grounds. The ban prohibits all travel, fishing, hiking, camping, and driving in forests, contrasting with Manitoba's open access to trails and campsites despite wildfire conditions. Additionally, Ford has publicly criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump, stating on CNN that Trump is "probably the most disliked politician in the world in Canada" and accusing him of wanting to harm the American people amid ongoing trade diversification efforts. Ford also reaffirmed commitment to a tunnel project regardless of opposition. The forest access ban in Nova Scotia has drawn attention for its severity and has been described as a paranoid measure.
Colby Cosh: Nova Scotia's paranoid ban on ... walking in the forest https://t.co/6ucanIROyi https://t.co/lnayFhVrrt
LILLEY: Ford's new harsh tone on Trump a really dumb idea https://t.co/ciPQKF6iIf https://t.co/MBX7ENIOkO
LILLEY UNLEASHED: Doug Ford says we are getting a tunnel no matter what https://t.co/vD4jaDFhYA https://t.co/lEszutSZ7J