Do You Use The Trent-Severn Waterway?

The Trent-Severn Waterway (TSW) borders the south and west of the Ramara, and provides some economic benefit to its' citizens. But who should be liable for the operation and upkeep of this transportation network? Federal Environment Minister, John Baird recently announce a panel to discuss the future of the TSW.

Is the federal government looking to pass the buck onto the municipalities? I have recently concluded it's a possibility and maybe local governments, like Ramara need to should spend some time to investigate the matter.

If the Feds do decide to download on the municipalities, how would Ramara allocate these costs.
All ratepayers? As a business tax to relevent tourism based businesses?

Unfortunately the lethargic and non-proactive township of Ramara will likely do nothing other than pass all costs on to all ratepayers, since that's the easy thing to do, and Ramara always takes the easy route.