I support the proposal in…

I support the proposal in ERO 019-8289 to amend the Rondeau Park Management Plan to allow cottages to remain in Rondeau Park until at least 2038. My understanding is that the Provincial Parks act already authorizes cottages can remain in Rondeau Park through 2038, so it is quite a surprising use of Ontario taxpayer dollars that the Rondeau Park Management Plan has not already been updated accordingly. Plus, Rondeau was chartered to include cottages and the Heritage Cottage Community has been integral to the park ever since.

New lease agreements and extensions must be developed in consultation with the Rondeau Cottagers Association. Too often we have seen the government attempt to draft terms without consultation with the cottagers only to discover they have overlooked obvious shortcomings of their proposals. Start the conversation directly with the Rondeau Cottagers Association Executive Board.

Act on the decision for ERO 011-1300 posted on December 20, 2019 which stated that “Our final policy decision respecting this proposal will allow us to consult on a proposal for a new option for the long-term occupation of cottage lots." Key term there was LONG TERM OCCUPATION. The cottage community is ready, willing and able to engage in a thoughtful discussion on how to achieve that.
We need willing and motivated members of the government to engage in that discussion rather than continuing to push things down the road for the next minister or administration to deal with.

A long term tenure agreement has substantial opportunity to benefit the long term health of the park. Let's get the government and the cottagers engaged in activities that make things better.
This can be an awesome partnership if only the government would engage with the cottagers rather than treating the cottagers like the enemy.