Winter 2025 Advocacy Update

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...

Advocacy regarding federal Bill C-15

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...

Fall 2025 Advocacy Update

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...

Welcome Moe!

FOPL would like to welcome Moe Hosseini-Ara to the FOPL board! Moe Hosseini-Ara is currently the City Librarian at Toronto Public Library, where he is responsible for leading North America’s largest library system. Moe has worked in libraries for over 30 years in a...

Updates from the CFLA

Announcement – CFLA & CARL Accessible Content Guide annonce – guide du contenu accessible de la CFLA et de la CARL 2025 CFLA Intellectual Freedom Award Call for Nominations 2025 FCAB Prix de la liberté intellectuelle appel de candidatures Why Task...