2023-May-25
GBA Thanks MNRF for their Support on Floating Cottage Issues but More Help is Needed
The issue of floating cottages is a topic GBA has been working on for many years, and last year we formed a strategic committee with multiple organizations, and municipalities to engage with the relevant government agencies to get these structures properly regulated.
The helpful proposed MNRF regulations to prevent floating cottages from tying up to crown land and anchoring overnight are much appreciated, but GBA is asking again for MNRF to help get the needed changes to Transport Canada (TC) regulations. The strategic committee that GBA formed is prioritizing this and has developed a comprehensive strategy to push TC to make the needed changes so that these floating accommodation units can be properly regulated and located.
See GBA’s letter here and the full details of GBA action on this matter here.