Premier Doug Ford spoke earlier this morning as pressure continues be faced on his government to speed up the reopening process.
Ford has also faced criticism for staying mostly silent in regards to the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa, Toronto and now at border crossings such as the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor.
Premier Ford says many have stayed peaceful but will not stand for those who block roadways and disrupt goods and services.
Ford has pleaded with those still in Ottawa and at the border to go home and went a step further to invoke a state of emergency and make it illegal and punishable to block movement of goods, people and services.
“This will include, protecting international border crossings, 400 series highways, airports, ports, bridges and railways. It will also include protecting the safe and essential movement of ambulatory and medical services, public transit, municipal and provincial roadways as well as pedestrian walkways ” said Ford
Ford added fines will be severe with a maximum penalty of $100,000 and up to 1 year of prison as well as removing personal and commercial licenses of those who do not comply with the orders.
