I support the proposal in…

I support the proposal in ERO 019-8289 to amend the Rondeau Park Management Plan, allowing cottages to remain in Rondeau Park until at least 2038. The original 1894 Park charter identifies the cottage community as one of the primary reasons for the Park's establishment, and the Heritage Cottage Community has been essential to the Park since its inception.

Any new leases or extensions related to this initiative should include fair terms and conditions, avoiding punitive economic measures that could lead to eviction. New lease agreements must be created in collaboration with the Rondeau Cottagers Association.

The decision for ERO 011-1300, posted on December 20, 2019, noted, “Our final policy decision regarding this proposal will allow us to consult on a new option for the long-term occupation of cottage lots. We expect to post a new proposal on the Environmental Registry of Ontario early in 2020.” The cottage community eagerly awaits this proposal and looks forward to discussions on a long-term solution for cottage tenure.