The Canadian Library Association/Association canadienne des bibliothèques is the leading national voice for the Canadian library and information community. An example is:

• Canadian Library Month

Together with partners, CLA/ACB advocates to the federal government in two broad areas of interest:

Public Policy issues that impact libraries, librarians and information specialists, and library users. Examples are:

• Copyright and other intellectual property issues
• Intellectual freedom and freedom of expression

Funding issues that impact the flow of federal funding to libraries. Examples are:

• Community Access Program
• Library Book Rate

Issues of concern to the Canadian library and information community and CLA's involvement:

• Literacy
• Privacy
• Access to information for print-disabled Canadians
  • Opening the Book: A Strategy for a National Network for Equitable Library Service for Canadians with Print Disabilities [PDF]
  • Ouvrir le livre: Une stratégie pour un réseau national de services de bibliothèque équitables pour les Canadiennes et les Canadiens incapables de lire les imprimés [PDF]