ICYMI:  How to Finish Strong on Social in 2020—An Update from Hootsuite’s Social Trends Team Now available on demand Our webinar: How to Finish Strong on Social in 2020—An Update from Hootsuite’s Social Trends Team is now available on demand for you to enjoy or share with colleagues. The access link is personalized so you can watch at your convenience. That also means if you’re inviting colleagues or friends to watch the webinar, please share our guest link instead. Access the Webinar Digital...

Managing Pandemic and Economic Recovery Increases Ontario Deficit to $38.5 Billion August 12, 2020 Toronto, Queen’s Park: Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips released the province’s 2020-2021 First Quarter Finances at Queen’s Park today. The Minister also offered an update on Ontario’s Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19. Speaking to the very real risk of a second wave of COVID-19, Minister Phillips offered a grim yet responsible economic update, pledging to maintain the Province’s ability...

Please read for changes to Canada Clubs + Club renewals for 2020-21 school year / Veuillez lire les changements apportés aux renouvellements de Canada Dear Stephen, We’ve been thinking long and hard about our continued work around the globe amidst this challenging time, and have to apologize for not checking in sooner. We hope that you and your community are well and safe during this time. We at GWC are continuing to monitor the pandemic, and are constantly considering the recommendations of...

August 12, 2020 MW SHARES: MUNICIPAL WORLD PODCAST Project management pro Mark Mullaly joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to talk about the challenges of managing municipal projects, and why it can sometimes be so difficult for municipal leaders to say no to good ideas ... even when they lack the capacity to take on something new. LISTEN...

News Release Ontario Providing Municipalities with up to $1.6 Billion in First Round of Emergency Funding Assistance Will Help Ensure the Delivery of Critical Public Services During COVID-19 August 12, 2020 1:00 P.M. Office of the Premier TORONTO — The Ontario government, in partnership with the federal government, is delivering on its commitment to provide up to $4 billion in urgently needed one-time assistance to Ontario's 444 municipalities. Municipalities will be provided with up to $1.6...

Linked below is a case for enhanced broadband investments in Ontario's public libraries from FOPL and OLA.  I've included a few links as appendices and two useful backgrounders. The Case for Government Investment in Broadband through Public Libraries Final Submitted  

Members: Linked below is our joint FOPL OLA formal Submission to the Ontario Legislature's Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs: August 11, 2020 This follows our oral deputation on July 30, 2020 In summary, this is our formal recommendations for new high speed broadband funding as well as digital content funding for public libraries in Ontario. 2020 - Standing Committee in Infrastructure - Submission[2]      

Hello, Every week, we survey Canadians and Americans to explore their perspectives on COVID-19 and other current events. To help you stay up to date, we are sharing our latest results. This survey is conducted using our representative LEO (Leger Opinion) panel, in partnership with the Association for Canadian Studies (ACS), and published in The Canadian Press. IN THE NEWS THE YEAR 2020 50% of Canadians and 58% of Americans say that 2020 is the worst year they’ve lived. ALUMINUM TARIFFS 70% of...

Navigating chaos in times of crisis – Part 2 August 11, 2020 MW SHARES: MUNICIPAL PANDEMIC RESPONSE Reclaim your power! In part two of his conversation with Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner, change management expert Peter de Jager discusses strategies and structures to cope with the ongoing chaos of our time. Plus, his communications plan, and key takeaways for leadership during the uncertainty of COVID-19. LISTEN NOW  ...

Four Eye-Opening Library Marketing Lessons I Finally Learned When I Left My Library Job and Became a Regular Patron https://superlibrarymarketing.com/2020/08/10/patronlessons/ Patrons cannot fathom the breadth and depth of your services. Organic social media is not your friend. In a crisis, more communication is better. A well-designed website is a gift to your patrons and essential to your library’s success.