Media contact

FOCA speaks on behalf of waterfront property owners across Ontario, and has been the voice of the waterfront for more than 60 years.

Visit our Priority Issues webpage, or use the “search” feature above for policy and backgrounders about land use planning, taxation, the state of the environment and other waterfront Ontario issues and FOCA priorities.

For media inquiries on cottage country topics:

contact the FOCA office, and ask for the Chief Executive Officer, Lesley Lavender. Call 705-749-3622 or email: info@foca.on.ca

A few recent media highlights:

October 2026 – FOCA fireside with The Cottage Almanac – During our conversation, Lesley gave me a 360-degree view of the initiatives their organization champions, the impact they drive, and how your support can make a difference to cottage regions all across the province. You can find the whole conversation on Youtube or Spotify. 

image still from podcast - Fireside with FOCA

July 2026 – It’s time to register to vote in the 2026 municipal elections. Here’s what cottagers need to know (Cottage Life)

May 2026 – Protecting lake drinking water key to plan (The Highlander) – new drinking water source protection plan funded through FOCA