Presentation to the Planning & Economic Development Committee

Nicole Whiting and Bonnie Ruddock, Executive Directors of the two Regional Tourism Organizations serving Frontenac County co-presented about the opportunity associated with implementing a a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) on June 5, 2025. After some discussion, the committee recommended that County Council proceed with the investigation into the MAT, which was ratified by County Council on June 18, 2025.

Bonnie Ruddick is Executive Director of Southeastern Ontario | RTO 9
Nicole Whiting is Executive Director of Ontario's Highlands | RTO 11

The slides from the presentation and the introductory staff report are available for review through the County's Civicweb portal. The entire presentation and discussion is also available for streaming on the County's YouTube channel.