Advocacy is a key area of the work completed by FOPL on behalf our members and public library systems in Ontario. One of the four goals of our Strategic Plan, Advocacy is how FOPL:
Positively influences legislation and government initiatives impacting Ontario Public Libraries, especially surrounding the global pandemic and its impact periods.
Current Documents
OLA FOPL Communications for PC Caucus Outreach
Libraries are for Everyone Flyer
Libraries are for Everyone Postcard
Previous Documents
2023 The Value of Public Libraries Postcard
FOPL & OLA – Response to Strong Mayors Bill to Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
2022 OLA & FOPL – Ontario Library Briefing Note
2022 Board Governance “Keep Public Libraries Independent” Postcard
2022-06-TEMPLATE-Letter-of-Congratulations-Election