A tractor blocks Highway 4 in the Potlotek First Nation on April 2, 2026. The Canadian Press/Handout-Isaiah Bernard
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says blocking highways is unacceptable after traffic was brought to a standstill by First Nations protesters late last week.
Houston said in a Saturday evening statement that roadways “are our lifeblood” and need to be kept accessible for people travelling for critical reasons like medical appointments.
