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Elimination of Federal Funding Threatens
Canada's Regional & Local Archives

"Archives are not esoteric resources for a small number of academic historians or genealogists. We all depend on them to do the critical work of preserving our social history and cultural heritage, and understanding who we are as a nation."
— Cheryl Avery and Mona Holmlund (Cuts to Archives pose big threat to shared history)

On April 30, 2012, without consultation or notice, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) eliminated the National Archival Development Program (NADP). The NADP was a $1.7-million program administered by the not-for-profit Canadian Council of Archives (CCA) and distributed to 13 archives councils to support archival activities locally. All funds allocated through the program had to be matched with funds or in-kind contributions from applicants.

Funding Must Be Restored

The National Archival Development Program is the sole source of funding for many regional and local archives.

Outcry over Funding Cuts

The elimination of the NADP did not happen quietly. There has been a groundswell of outrage & calls to revive the NADP.

Take Action
Get Involved

What you can do to help protect Canada's regional & local archives. Support the initiative to revive & expand the NADP.



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