MUSKOKA MUNICIPAL ELECTION
BIG MUNICIPAL ELECTION WINS FOR THOSE WHO BELIEVE IN PRESERVING AND ENHANCING MUSKOKA FOR ALL GENERATIONS!
Municipal election results are in! Congratulations to all the successful candidates and thank you to all who stepped forward to serve our community. The work that Councils do is essential to preserving and enhancing the unique environment that is Muskoka and we're grateful for those who were willing to take on the task. The MLA looks forward to working with all new and returning Mayors and Councillors. There is much to be done to continue to protect this place we love and advance our causes of responsible development, natural shorelines and fair taxation.
We're thrilled to say MLA-endorsed candidates performed extremely strongly in all of our township races -TML, Seguin, Gravenhurst and Bracebridge. Muskoka is the big winner, because of people like you who believe in the importance of preserving and enhancing what's special about Muskoka for all generations.
CLICK HERE FOR FULL RESULTS - Election Page
We extend a heartfelt thanks and our deep gratitude to the many MLA volunteers and donors who helped out in our months-long effort to get out the vote and to inform voters of their choices - from making phone calls, to dropping our flyers on hundreds of docks, to attending meetings and organizing our events. Without your efforts, this critical election would not have had such successful results. This critical work depended on your generosity and sense of civic duty, and MLA members delivered strongly when it counted!
We look forward to rolling up our sleeves and continuing to represent your concerns as the new councils begin their work in November. Please encourage anyone you know who shares our values to become a member so we can keep advancing your concerns. Every member counts! https://mla.on.ca/Membership.
MUSKOKA Lakes Association
backs calls for provincial action on floods
On behalf of our members, the MLA once again calls on the province to take action following this year's property-damaging floods, including:
- Host a public meeting on flood causes
- Financial compensation for flood damage
- Move forward on the Muskoka River Watershed Management Plan (MRWMP) review, first called for by our task force following the 2013 flood
SHARE YOUR FLOOD 2026 STORY AND HELP US REPRESENT YOU
Fill out our brief flood damage survey and sending us your flood damage pictures so we can take it to our politicians.
Your voice makes a difference!
HELP US KEEP MUSKOKA THE MUSKOKA WE LOVE
THE MUSKOKA WE LOVE IS AT RISK ONCE AGAIN
You Can Make a Difference
The future of Muskoka is threatened on an unprecedented number of fronts. The MLA’s volunteers are taking on developers to achieve outcomes that protect and preserve Muskoka’s unique environment.
But these ongoing efforts take time, expertise and funding. We need to replenish our resources to carry on and succeed on behalf of everyone who cherishes Muskoka.
Every dollar helps. Whether $50, $250, or $1,000, your contribution protects the Muskoka we love.
Please donate today at:
Your donation will:
- Fund legal expenses for the re-hearing of our motion to dismiss the appeal of the environmentally friendly policies of the Official Plan of the Township of Muskoka Lakes, that have protected Muskoka for decades, by a small group of developers.
- Fund expert planning advice and reports.
- Fund studies needed to support our positions.
- Fund government relations experts to support advocacy for responsible (not reckless) development of the former Muskoka Regional Centre site proposed by Cliff Bay Muskoka Corporation.
- Support continued engagement on the Minett re-development plan to ensure the outcome is consistent with the Minett OPA, which was the result of MLA and community-at-large input.
- Help partner lake associations across Muskoka stand up to over-development.
To continue this work — and to do it effectively — we need funding.
Together, we can keep Muskoka’s waters clean, its forests green, and its spirit alive — for generations to come.
Thank you for standing with us.
Together, we can preserve the spirit of Muskoka.
MLA Say NO to Cliff Bay Development
The Muskoka Lakes Association (MLA) urges Gravenhurst Council and the Ontario government not to approve the massive development as proposed by Cliff Bay Muskoka Corp., part of the KS Group of Companies, in Cliff Bay, Lake Muskoka. The plans include thirty-three villas and two restaurants in the lake, up to ten six-storey buildings, three hotels, almost 1,400 units and 80 boat slips as well as minimal proposed setbacks, public parkland or protection for existing trees. This will endanger water quality, the environment and fundamentally alter the character of the South Muskoka area, says MLA president Ken Pearce. “Visitors come to Muskoka to experience the beauty, clean air and waters and quiet. This proposal will destroy the ‘view from the canoe’ and enjoyment of the lake,” says Pearce. “The Province should require resort development that is in keeping with the character of Muskoka. We support responsible development, not overdevelopment.” | MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD:
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TOP OF MIND FOR OUR MEMBERS |
Development | Water Quality | Wakes and Boating Safety |
The MLA is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the Muskoka region by advocating for responsible land use and development. We work year round to represent our members' concerns on a range of issues including major developments, official plans and tax fairness. Our 2000 members include people who work, live on and enjoy the lakes.
| The MLA is dedicated to preserving water quality through its comprehensive monitoring program. For more information on water quality - click here | The MLA supports and promotes responsible boating practices that protect Muskoka's tranquility and ecological health.
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