The Canadian Federation of Library Associations/Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques celebrates Canadian Library Workers Day

Oct 11, 2018 | Canadian Library Month

October 11, 2018, Gatineau – The Canadian Federation of Library Associations/Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques celebrates Canadian Library Workers Day “Libraries are about freedom. Freedom to read, freedom of ideas, freedom of communication. They...

CFLA-FCAB 2018 National Forum Paper

Jul 23, 2018 | Uncategorized

On behalf of the CFLA-FCAB Board, I am very pleased to post this Paper summarizing the proceedings and discussions at our first National Forum held in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Library Association conference in Regina, SK on May 2, 2018. We had over 150...

CFLA-FCAB applauds the federal government’s response to the “Protection of Net Neutrality in Canada” report from the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics.

Jul 4, 2018 | Uncategorized

The report, and the government’s support, emphasized the need to ensure the continuation of net neutrality in Canada. “Net Neutrality is a vital underpinning of the universal access to information and knowledge that our organization strives for,” said Alix-Rae...

CFLA-FCAB celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day by actively implementing the Recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Committee Report

Jun 21, 2018 | Reconciliation

This National Indigenous Peoples Day, the Canadian Federation of Library Associations/Fédération canadiennes des associations de bibliothèques (CFLA-FCAB) is continuing to act on and implement the recommendations of our Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s report....

Update: Cross-Canada Copyright Consultations

May 1, 2018 | Advocacy

Below is the most current information we have regarding the cross-Canada Copyright Consultations (as of May 31, 2018). Come back regularly to check for updates. Committee Appearances Please click here to see or listen to any of the Committee Appearances so far. The...

CFLA-FCAB’s Statement Against the FairPlay Canada Application to Disable On-line Access to Piracy Sites

Apr 10, 2018 | Advocacy

In response to the recent website blocking proposal submitted to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), the Canadian Federation of Library Associations/Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques (CFLA-FCAB) is hereby...

March 26, 2018 – CFLA-FCAB optimistic with the Government’s new and increased investments in reconciliation, research, and stronger communities

Mar 26, 2018 | Advocacy

The Canadian Federation of Library Association / Fédération canadiennes des associations de bibliothèques (CFLA-FCAB) is pleased to see the investment committed to reconciliation through much needed support to communities and creating spaces for open dialogue. The...

Job Posting: CFLA-FCAB Part-time Office Clerk

Mar 13, 2018 | News

Job Description The Part-time Office Clerk reports to the Executive Director and will provide administrative support to help carry out the operations of the Canadian Federation of Library Association / Fédération Canadienne des associations de bibliothèques. Key...

March 9, 2018, OTTAWA—Libraries Support Government Commitment to Canadian Content and User’s Rights in CPTPP Signing

Mar 9, 2018 | Advocacy

Librarians and other beneficiaries of Canada’s fair and balanced approach to Copyright are embracing the pragmatism of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) that Canada signed yesterday. In 2016, the Trans-Pacific...

Register Now! CFLA-FCAB National Forum May 2, 2018

Feb 6, 2018 | Meetings

CFLA-FCAB will be convening its 1st National Forum in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Library Association’s 2018 Annual...