| Today, the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia struck down last summer’s absurd provincial ban on walking, picnicking, and even birdwatching in the woods. In a decisive ruling, the Court agreed with the CCF that Premier Houston’s blanket prohibition on entering the woods violated Canadians’ Charter-protected mobility rights and failed to meaningfully consider the impact. The Court also raised concerns that the ban was unconstitutionally vague and overbroad – so unclear that people couldn’t know what qualified as “woods,” and so extreme that it applied even where no fire risk existed. We are proud to have fought this case and are grateful to our supporters, especially those who signed our petition last summer to restore access to Nova Scotia’s beautiful forests. |
