Canadian Federation of Library Associations / Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques
Registration:
4
of
4
(2020-10-19
to
2020-11-20)
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Investments in the 2018 federal budget to support the establishment of a National Indigenous Association of Archives, Libraries and Cultural Memory.
- Reducing barriers to inter-library loans by ensuring adequate funding is maintained for the Library Materials Service
- Support for Canadians to benefit from digital services at libraries that will advance their social and economic opportunity through targeted investments in library computers, IT systems, and broadband access.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Engaging Parliamentarians and civil servants in the process of reviewing Canada's Copyright Act which is expected to begin during the current legislative session.
Policies or Program
- Encouraging the federal government to establish and fund a targeted Library Upgrade Investment Fund
- Promoting the digitization of content and cultural products through investments in libraries' digital infrastructure
- Pursuing investments in facilities upgrades to offset ongoing operational expenditures and provide better energy efficiency in Canadian libraries.