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2012-05-09 02:34 pm
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Help save Library and Archives Canada!

With federal cuts threatening the basic operations of Library and Archives Canada, it is essential that everyone speak out!  You can send a pre-written letter to the Hon. James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.  It takes 2 minutes of your time!

If you want more information on the campaign to save LAC, please go to the following website:
http://www.savelibraryarchives.ca/

Let your family and friends know about this, and ask them for help!
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2012-05-02 01:33 pm
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Federal libraries, archives shutting down - CBC

The federal government is eliminating a series of libraries and archives throughout different departments as part of the latest budget cuts.

Library and Archives Canada alone has received or will still receive more than 500 surplus notices and the department announced 20 per cent of its workforce would be let go.

The cuts to the government's archival collections stretch beyond just one department, though. Libraries at the transport, immigration and public works departments will be eliminated.

Read more at the original link: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/story/2012/05/02/ottawa-libraries-archives-closing-budget-cuts.html
 

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