lThe Federation of Ontario Public Libraries is seeking a dynamic, politically astute, Executive Director to lead advocacy, marketing and professional development initiatives for Ontario’s Public and First Nations’ Public Libraries.  If interested in pursuing this impactful and rewarding part-time position, please submit your resume and covering letter to vpl.admin@vaughan.ca by January 29, 2021. ED JD 11'20 Final    

Tuesday, December 15 Update Minister MacLeod to Launch Ministry White Paper with a Virtual Townhall for Stakeholders Thursday, December 17, 2020 - 10 AM "On Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 10:00 AM, join the Honourable Lisa MacLeod for a virtual stakeholder townhall to launch consultations on a new policy white paper, which will inform a future five-year strategy for the Ministry." Register for free HERE For any questions or comments, please contact Marie Lalonde, Executive Director,...

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View this email in your browser NETWORK NEWS December 10, 2020 This month: Inside ONN Policy Updates Network Updates New video: Nonprofits leading COVID-19 response and recovery efforts As we wrap up 2020, we want to thank all of the nonprofits across Ontario for collaborating and leading COVID-19 response and recovery efforts. Let’s recognize the incredible nonprofits in our sector by sharing their stories of adapting, innovating, and supporting communities during the pandemic. Watch the...

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Congratulations and Félicitations, Victoria! -- Rebecca Raven, Executive Director CFLA - FCAB     --

Dear Member Associations - The Copyright Committee of CFLA-FCAB has been busy advocating with our federal government to modernize and improve access to government information.  A recent letter regarding Crown Copyright shared with Cabinet Ministers and MPs (attached) has had a positive response and we are encouraged by the number of follow up conversations we had scheduled as a result of the communique.  We wanted to give you a heads up that next steps for the Committee include communication...

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Former Saskatchewan Cabinet Minister Tina Beaudry-Mellor Joins Counsel Public Affairs TORONTO AND REGINA, December 2, 2020 – Counsel Public Affairs is pleased to welcome Tina Beaudry-Mellor, former Saskatchewan cabinet minister, as a Principal to its growing Western Canada Team. “We are thrilled to have Tina join Counsel. She knows how government decisions are made and clients will benefit from her vast expertise and cross-country network,” said Brad Lavigne, Counsel’s Vice President, Western...