Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2024 Federal Budget List of Recommendations Recommendation 1: That the Government of Canada ensures libraries have reasonable access on reasonable terms to e-content from multi-national publishers through consideration of amendments to the federal Competition Act and/or legislation like that introduced in the United States ensures […]
Category: Governance
CULC/CBUC Letter to Minister Gould – Canada’s National Review on Sustainable Development Goals
March 10, 2023Hon. Karina Gould, P.C., M.P.Minister of Families, Children and Social DevelopmentEmployment and Social Development Canada140 Promenade du PortageGatineau, Quebec K1A 0J9 Dear Minister Gould:We are writing in response to Canada’s National Review on Sustainable Development Goals being conducted by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). The Canadian Urban Libraries Council/Conseil des Bibliothèques Urbaines […]
CULC/CBUC 2023 Federal Pre-Budget Submission
Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2023 Federal Budget List of Recommendations Recommendation 1: That the Government of Canada introduce legislation to ensure that Canada’s public libraries and users have access on reasonable terms to e-content from multinational publishers. Recommendation 2: That the Government of Canada recognize the role public libraries […]
CULC/CBUC 2022 Federal Pre-Budget Submission
Written Submission for Finance Canada’s Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2022 Federal Budget List of Recommendations Recommendation 1: That the Government of Canada introduce legislation to ensure that Canada’s public libraries and users have access on reasonable terms to e-content from multinational publishers. Recommendation 2: That the Government of Canada recognize the role public […]
TSA Analyzes Speech From The Throne
It contained 7 themes or areas of focus Building a healthier today and tomorrow (COVID and vaccines) Grow a more resilient economy (fighting inflation and making housing and child care more affordable) Bolder climate action Safe communities Diversity and inclusion Reconciliation A more secure, just and equitable world The Speech was fairly vague (even for […]
CULC/CBUC’s 2022 Pre-Budget Consultation Recommendations
Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2022 Federal Budget List of Recommendations Recommendation 1: That the Government of Canada introduce legislation to ensure that Canada’s public libraries and users have access on reasonable terms to e-content from multinational publishers. Recommendation 2: That the Government of Canada recognize the role public libraries […]
CULC/CBUC dismayed with decision to close Alberta Government Library
A letter has been sent to Minister Glubish Dear Minister Glubish, The Canadian Urban Libraries Council / Conseil des Bibliothèques Urbaines du Canada (CULC/CBUC) is concerned and dismayed by your decision to close the Alberta Government Library. Incorporated in 2008, CULC/CBUC facilitates collaboration and research to strengthen and promote the value of Canada’s urban public […]
CULC/CBUC’s 2021 Pre-Budget Consultation Recommendations
Recommendation 1: The Government of Canada ensures access to e-content for Canada’s public libraries from multinational publishers. Recommendation 2: That the Government of Canada consider longer term funding arrangements to ensure municipalities can continue to provide essential services, including those offered by public libraries, while municipal revenues continue to be impacted by the pandemic. Recommendation […]
CULC/CBUC New Executive – Mary Chevreau, Kitchener PL is new Chair
2020–2022 Executive Chair Mary Chevreau Kitchener Public Library Vice Chair Åsa Kachan Halifax Public Libraries Past Chair Pilar Martinez Edmonton Public Library Secretary-Treasurer Lita Barrie Burlington Public Library Member-at-Large Scott Hargrove Fraser Valley Regional Library System Ex Officio Jefferson Gilbert Executive Director, CULC/CBUC
CULC/CBUC Call on Federal Government to Make Change in CERB
CULC/CBUC Call on Federal Government to Make Change in CERB: