The Ontario Ministry of Finance has launched a survey gathering input on the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. They are targeting this brief survey quite broadly to all sectors and the general public, and there is not an option for FOPL to provide a written submission.
That being said, it is worth considering whether you (library CEOs/Board Chairs) can consider completing the survey on behalf of your library – particularly if we can provide clear/simple/universal asks for government action in terms of relief – ie. providing fiscal support to municipalities to prevent cuts to frontline public library services and staff.
FOPL encourages our public library boards and CEOs/Management to complete this survey about the economic impacts that the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is having on your business and your community.
We suggest that you tell the story of the socio-economic impacts on your communities with your library’s support for the educational, economic, employment, equity, anti-poverty, social isolation, programing and so much more. Be factual and represent the needs of public libraries in this survey.
THE SURVEY CLOSES AUGUST 31st. However, we believe that they will be reviewing the results before then on a regular basis so try to respond asap.
Here’s what you’ll see when you follow the link so you can review and plan ahead.
Economic impacts of COVID-19
We want to hear about the economic impacts that the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is having on your business and your community. Your feedback will help us develop a plan for economic recovery.
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
Status: Open
Deadline: August 31, 2020
https://www.ontario.ca/form/survey-economic-impacts-covid-19
“Survey: Economic impacts of COVID-19
We want to hear about the economic impacts that the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is having on your business and your community. Your feedback will help us develop a plan for economic recovery.
Closing date: August 31, 2020
This survey should take around 5 – 10 minutes to complete.
I think the survey covers most of the questions.
The government has done a great job. We just ask that they take into consideration small rural libraries.