The Canadian Library Association has just released the CLA Federal Election Kit with 9 issues to bring up with candidates.  There are several policy issues on the list!  The most recent issue (#9 on the list) is Net Neutrality - many thanks to CLA’s Danielle Dennie and BCLA’s Devon Greyson for their work in this area.

The 9 issues:

1. Copyright - a major advocacy area - see Unlocking the Public Interest on the CLA copyright site www.cla.ca/copyright

2. Library Book Rate

3. Removal of the GST on Reading Materials

4. Library services for Canadians with print disabilities

5. The Community Access Program

6. Public Library Infrastructure

7. Support for libraries through Library and Archives Canada

8. National Literacy Initiatives

9. Net Neutrality

The Election Kit includes brief information about all of these advocacy areas, and strategy tips.  Thanks, CLA!