Doug Ford didn’t hold back in letting the world know what he thinks of a recent court decision declaring bike lanes a constitutional right.
The Ontario premier called the decision ridiculous, ideologically driven, a trampling of democratic rights, and a decision that needs to be overturned.
He’s absolutely right on all counts.
Two weeks ago, Ontario Superior Court Justice Paul Schabas issued a ruling declaring that the province’s move to remove bike lanes on three arterial roads in Toronto would violate the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The NDP-loving, and -donating, judge said removing these bike lanes would violate section 7 of the Charter which guarantees the right to life, liberty and security of the person.
“You know, this is the most ridiculous decision I’ve ever seen,” Ford