National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in terms of data sovereignty and security, national infrastructures, AI literacy, respectful management of Indigenous languages, post-secondary collections and learning materials, copyright, trustworthy repositories. Discussing research libraries' interest in library book rate, the definition of library materials in the Canada Post Act, and free shipping of materials for people who are blind or print disabled. Discussing the need for increased open educational resources and the dissemination of scholarly research in French. Discussions with Tri-agencies with respect to open data and research data management (RDM) policies Discussions on open science and open data policy, and the possible utility for government of tools developed by Canadian research libraries for the academic sector Discussing research libraries interests in protecting the privacy of post-secondary students and private citizens appropriately under privacy legislation. Discussing research libraries' interests in limiting exclusions and exceptions to the Access to Information Act. Discussing Digital Research Infrastructure needs of the academic research library community to support improved data management Discussing Copyright Board processes and tariffs with respect to Post-Secondary (PSE) tariffs Discussing Copyright Act with respect to fair dealing, library and education exceptions, Crown copyright, Post-Secondary Education tariffs, term of copyright, print disabled provisions, and technological protection measures
Bill C-15, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on November 4, 2025, with respect to Division 2, Amendments to the Canada Post Corporation Act Open Government policies, including Access to Information protocols, open data / open science, and Crown Copyright. Monitor updates and amendments to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Funding priorities and open data / data management (RDM) policies of the Tri-Agency Funding institutions and the National Research Council of Canada, including possible utilization of CARLs Portage RDM tools. Developments regarding Statutory review of the Copyright Act with respect to fair dealing, library and education exceptions, term of copyright, and technological protection measures. Advocating for sustained Federal funding for the production and distribution of accessible reading products for Canadians with print disabilities. Advocating for changes to the Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board Guidelines.
Open Government policies, including Access to Information protocols, open data / open science, and Crown Copyright. Monitor updates and amendments to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Monitoring implementation of the Marrakesh Treaty Funding priorities and open data / data management (RDM) policies of the Tri-Agency Funding institutions and the National Research Council of Canada, including possible utilization of CARLs Portage RDM tools. Engaging in consultations for the modernization of the Canada Privacy Act Developments regarding Statutory review of the Copyright Act with respect to fair dealing, library and education exceptions, term of copyright, and technological protection measures. Advocating for sustained Federal funding for the production and distribution of accessible reading products for Canadians with print disabilities Advocating for changes to the Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board Guidelines.
Science and Technology - National Research Council National Science Library with respect to its support within the NRC Research and Development - Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada in respect of research funding priorities; Tri-agencies with respect to open data and research date management (RDM) policies and possible utilization of Canadian Association of Research Libraries's Portage RDM tools Monitor developments regarding House of Commons Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics regarding the Statutory Update on Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) Developments regarding upcoming review of Intellectual Property - Copyright Modernization with respect to fair dealing, library and education exceptions, term of copyright, and technological protection measures Developments regarding opportunities to engage the Federal Government in its Open Government practice.