WHEREAS The Township of Brock is located on the south shores of Lake Simcoe which is a world-renowned ice fishing destination providing millions of dollars to the economy every year; and
WHEREAS ice hut operators in the Township of Brock have previously worked closely with the municipality and Durham Region Health to ensure safe tourist accommodations on Lake Simcoe.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT the Township of Brock officially request that the Province of Ontario amend the Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen order issued on January 5, 2022 by permitting overnight ice fishing; and
THAT Council direct staff to forward this motion to Premier Doug Ford,
Hon. Christine Elliott, Minister of Health & Deputy Premier, Hon. Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and Laurie Scott, MPP Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock.