by FOPLED | Jan 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
Rural libraries urge province to close digital divide By Janice MacKay January 21, 2026 – 5:00am Library leaders from Georgian Bluffs, Chatsworth, and Owen Sound used the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association Conference to press the Province for action on...
by FOPLED | Jan 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Last week Friday we submitted our Pre-Budget Submission for the 2026-27 budget cycle to the Ministry of Finance (attached). The document highlights the need for increased funding and support for public libraries through the creation of an Ontario Digital Public...
by FOPLED | Jan 20, 2026 | Advocacy Updates
FOPL has submitted a letter to MP Lightbound (federal) in support of the Canadian Urban Libraries Council (CULC). Proposed changes to Bill C-15 affect the Canada Post shipping rate for ILLO and Services for the . Please see the letter I submitted and we all a word doc...
by FOPLED | Jan 20, 2026 | Advocacy Updates
I am pleased to share an update on FOPL’s recent activities and initiatives over the past few months. Our work continues to focus on strengthening the profile of Ontario’s public libraries, advancing advocacy priorities, and providing meaningful services to our...
by FOPLED | Dec 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/heres-how-the-federal-budget-could-affect-library-books/ ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Libraries across Canada are ringing alarm bells about pending changes to the Canada Post act, which they say will threaten their ability to ship...
