This week, Nova Scotia announced that it was banning people from the wilderness as part of its anti-wildfire measures. While authorities will routinely ban campfires, fireworks, off-roading and other spark-heavy activities during fire season, there’s not a lot of precedent for simply sealing Canadians off from the natural world altogether.

Until hot, dry conditions subside, we will be prohibiting any further mentions of the words “liberty,” “freedom” or “autonomy.”{ai:summary}Nova Scotia has implemented a ban on public access to wilderness areas as part of its strategy to combat wildfires. This includes restrictions on campfires, fireworks, and off-roading, marking a significant step in fire prevention efforts. Such comprehensive measures to restrict access to natural spaces are unprecedented in the region. #society

'Outside is a privilege, not a right': The imagined thoughts of the Nova Scotia wilderness ban

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