Yes, basic rules should be put in place that would apply just as much to lakes located in the north as to small lakes or rivers located in the south, near major centres. Problems are emerging from all the studies that are common to all types of lakes and rivers where recreational boating takes place.
Simplifying the process is required, but not necessarily in terms of its length. A good job has been done to make the task easier for municipalities. In fact, I want to thank all the stakeholders who helped get this process shortened from seven years to four years.
In my opinion, financial relief could also help municipalities, as they could certainly help facilitate the process.
So we would have to adopt common regulations. RCMs should also be able to make regulations for the management of their bodies of water and the determination of the types of boats that can navigate the lakes, without necessarily doing it for each lake.