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Judge Rules Grass Height Bylaw Violates Resident's Expression

1/12/2026

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Justice M.T. Doi ruled that Mississauga’s weed-control bylaw limiting grass height to 20 centimeters infringed Wolf Ruck’s freedom of expression.
Wolf Ruck, a Mississauga resident, argued that leaving grass uncut promotes biodiversity.
The city argued the bylaw protects public safety and is reviewing its options after the decision.
Ruck faced multiple complaints since 2021.
Ruck hopes the ruling will set a precedent for similar cases.

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Justice M.T. Doi ruled that Mississauga’s weed-control bylaw limiting grass height to 20 centimeters infringed Wolf Ruck’s freedom of expression.
Wolf Ruck, a Mississauga resident, argued that leaving grass uncut promotes biodiversity.
The city argued the bylaw protects public safety and is reviewing its options after the decision.
Ruck faced multiple complaints since 2021.
Ruck hopes the ruling will set a precedent for similar cases.