The construction of a large dock on Three Mile Lake in the Township of Armour, Ontario has caused controversy among local cottagers. The dock, measuring over 200 square meters, is claimed by the property owner to be part of a private water aerodrome under federal jurisdiction. However, nearby residents argue that the owner is exploiting a loophole in Transport Canada regulations to bypass local bylaws. The Township and the cottage association are urging Transport Canada to prevent mixed-use docks from qualifying as federally-regulated aerodromes. The mayor is concerned about the potential risk to the region's lakes and wants to ensure that local rules are followed. Critics of the federal regulations argue that they put municipalities in an unfair position and jeopardize effective land use planning.
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