by Mark Pagliaroli | Aug 16, 2024 | Advocacy Updates
The Canadian Federation of Library Associations’ Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC) is seeking nominations for its Intellectual Freedom Award, intended to recognize those Canadian libraries, individuals or library-related organizations that have best upheld and...
by FOPLED | Jul 19, 2024 | Advocacy Updates
The biggest news of course is the latest cabinet shuffle resulted in major changes for the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and (now) Gaming. Early last month the province announced that the Hon. Stan Cho would become the new Minister for Tourism and Culture, retaining...
by FOPLED | Apr 12, 2024 | Advocacy Updates
I’m exceptionally pleased to share with all of you that the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport will be providing additional funding for First Nations Public Libraries! An additional investment of 1.25 million per year for a total of 3.75 million over three years...
by FOPLED | Mar 26, 2024 | Advocacy Updates
We are currently engaging with MTCS officials regarding budget allocations for library sector support included in today’s 2024 Ontario Budget. We anticipate that we will have more information to share with members shortly, including positive news on a portion of our...
by FOPLED | Feb 7, 2024 | Advocacy Updates
On February 6, 2024 I joined Minister Lumsden, Ministry officials, surrounding library CEOs and the lovely staff at the Gravenhurst Public Library as Minister Lumsden announced a $122,000 increase to the existing Internet Connectivity Grant! This new investment of...
by FOPLED | Feb 1, 2024 | Advocacy Updates
Library CEOs and representatives have been making deputations to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs since December 12, 2023. Deputations are still ongoing, and the committee seems invested in hearing how the Ontario Digital Public Library and...
