Advocacy Archive

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.

OLA FOPL Communications for PC Caucus Outreach

2024 – ODPL

2024 – Advocacy Priorities

2023 The Value of Public Libraries Postcard

FOPL & OLA – Bill 23: Submission to the Standing Committee on Heritage Infrastructure and Cultural Policy

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

Template MP Welcome Letter