Justice Paul Schabas said he would decide within days whether to grant an injunction to stop the province from removing lanes while he decides the case.

The need to urgently mine the province is a direct response to the threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, Ford said.

The association is calling for the province to adopt policies that encourage prefabricated housing construction.

The central bank held its policy rate steady at 2.75 per cent, the first time it has left the key rate unchanged following seven consecutive cuts since June.

The legislation is intended to see the goods, services and workers of reciprocating provinces and territories automatically recognized in Ontario.