LILLEY: Ford blasts Justice Schabas and his bike lane decision https://t.co/D2ePSROYmL https://t.co/eLvU6fasdP
WATCH: Premier Ford blasts court’s “most ridiculous” decision on bike lanes in Toronto https://t.co/0W6BS2nN4P https://t.co/BEwEdy2wGI
Court ruling declaring Ontario bike lane law unconstitutional ‘ridiculous’: Ford https://t.co/543an3e1xB
An Ontario court has ruled that the provincial law allowing the removal of bike lanes in Toronto, championed by Premier Doug Ford’s government, is unconstitutional. Justice Paul Schabas delivered the decision, effectively overturning the Ford administration’s policy on bike lane removals. The ruling has sparked debate about judicial authority over municipal transportation policies, as Justice Schabas’s decision cannot be overturned by voter action. Premier Ford criticized the court’s ruling, calling it "ridiculous" and the "most ridiculous" decision, expressing strong opposition to the judgment. The ruling has also raised concerns about the current state of road infrastructure in Ontario. Commentary has emerged discussing the legal and political implications of the decision, including perspectives on the newly recognized Charter right to bike lanes in Ontario.