Canada's Federal, Regional &
Local Libraries are Threatened

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.

Federal budget cuts are having far-reaching effects on Canada’s libraries. Our libraries have been 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 have put at risk the preservation of our documentary heritage and access to our cultural heritage.