The Nova Scotia source legislation for the new “don’t take a hike” proclamation, is actually more draconian than the gov is letting on:
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The Nova Scotia source legislation for the new “don’t take a hike” proclamation, is actually more draconian than the gov is letting on: a one-week hiking trip could in theory lead to $3.5M in fines ($500k per day), & 3.5 years in jail (6 months for each hiking day).
A 2025 Nova Scotia proclamation under the Forests Act, imposing a travel ban on wooded areas to prevent wildfires, with fines up to $25,000 and potential jail time, escalating to $3.5 million and 3.5 years for a week-long hike due to daily penalties outlined in Section 36 of the Act.
This ban, effective from August 5 to October 15, 2025, reflects extreme dry conditions and follows a 2023 wildfire season where 24,818 hectares burned, including the record-breaking Barrington Lake fire, prompting a shift from a previous $50,000 fine to the current stringent measures, as noted in government records.
Critics question the proportionality, citing a 2023 study in the Canadian Journal of Forest Research showing human-caused wildfires (e.g., from machinery or cigarettes) account for 70% of incidents, while hiking’s risk remains negligible, suggesting the policy may overreach into personal freedoms amid a broader trend of climate-driven restrictions.
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