The Canadian Constitution Foundation (CCF) has announced it is requesting a judicial review of the Nova Scotia government’s ban on entering wooded areas of the province, which was implemented to mitigate forest fires.
“Sweeping restrictions like these undermine trust in public safety measures and raise serious questions about government overreach,” CCF litigation director Christine Van Geyn said in an Aug. 15 press release.
The Nova Scotia government implemented an Aug. 5 proclamation that makes it illegal to walk, hike, camp, fish, or picnic in any wooded area of the province without a permit. The ban will be in place until Oct. 15 and carries fines of up to $25,000….