Though the previous lease…

Though the previous lease only expired in 2017, it's fair to say that successive governments have left Rondeau's cottagers in limbo for decades. For as long as I can remember, cottagers have asked for greater transparency regarding the government's intentions. Does the government want cottages at Rondeau or not? If they do want cottages, then cottagers deserve real proof in the form of an extended lease. 14 years is a step in the right direction, but it's less than half as long as it should be. Cottagers deserve to know why 14 years was chosen. Why not 30 years? What is the motivation behind this direction?

I am happy to tell my children, the 4th generation of my family at Rondeau, that we'll be able to remain at Rondeau for 14 years. But the question remains, "What then?" It's incumbent upon the government to explain its long-term strategy, even if this current lease is only a medium-term solution.