About the Task Force

The Township of Lake of Bays has established the MAT Task Force to help shape the new Municipal Accommodation Tax program. This advisory group includes members of Council, Township staff, tourism organizations, and representatives from local accommodation businesses.

Meeting over the summer, the Task Force will recommend how MAT funds are used and which tourism partnerships the program should support. Applications to join the group were open until April 25, 2025.

Members

  • Geoff Carleton, Chief Administrative Officer, Township of Lake of Bays – Chair
  • Robert Lacroix, Councillor, Township of Lake of Bays – Vice Chair
  • Michael Peppard, Councillor, Township of Lake of Bays
  • Laura Vaisanen, Deputy Clerk, Township of Lake of Bays – Secretary
  • Morgan Lonsdale, Economic Development Coordinator, Township of Lake of Bays
  • Halley Clover, Executive Director, Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce
  • Val Hamilton, Executive Director, Muskoka Tourism
  • Bruce Howell, Owner, Colonial Bay Resort
  • Patti Dryden, Owner, Tally Ho and Short-Term Rental Operator
  • Andy MacCulloch, Short-Term Rental Operator