Canada's Federal, Regional &
Local Libraries are under Attack

Canada's strong library system is a key part of our democracy. Our public libraries play an important role in education, literacy development, and life-long learning in our communities.

Recent federal budget cuts will have far-reaching effects on Canada’s libraries. Already suffering after two-decades of cutbacks, our libraries will be further weakened by the cancellation of the inter-library loans (ILL) program at Library and Archives Canada (LAC) and the Community Access program (CAP).

The cuts to and closures of federal departmental libraries will put at risk the preservation of our documentary heritage and access to our cultural heritage.