OLA Pre-Budget Submissions
2025 Ontario Pre-Budget Submission
Working alongside our partners at the Federation of Ontario Public Libraries (FOPL), OLA is continuing advocacy for Ontario’s libraries. Our 2025 Budget Recommendations are:
Public Libraries
- Provide critical e-learning support and fair access to modern, digital resources for all Ontario public libraries through the creation of an Ontario Digital Public Library, leveraging the province’s significant purchasing power to give all Ontarians access to a universal set of high- quality e-learning & online resources through their local public library.
- Increase provincial operating funding for Ontario’s public libraries to address critical shared priorities and community needs.
- Building upon the enhanced funding committed in the 2024 Ontario Budget, develop a sustainable funding model for public libraries on reserve to ensure that these important local hubs are fully funded and viable.
School Libraries
Restore and enhance protection of provincial funding for school libraries and library staff under the new Core Education Funding Model, as well as accountability for school boards about how these funds are used, in recognition of their importance for meeting Ontario’s student literacy goals and supporting student achievement.
Past OLA Pre-Budget Submissions
2024 – OLA & FOPL Pre-Budget Submission 2024
2023 – OLA & FOPL Pre-Budget Submission 2023
2022 – OLA & FOPL Pre-Budget Submission 2022
2021 – OLA & FOPL Pre-Budget Submission 2021
Fall 2020 – OLA & FOPL Pre-Budget Submission Fall 2020 and Executive Summary
January 2020 – OLA & FOPL Pre-Budget Submission 2020
January 2020 – OSLA Pre-Budget Submission Letter
2019 – OLA & FOPL Pre-Budget Submission 2019
About the Budget Process
Bookmark this page for information on new budget announcements. Current OLA members will receive updates on budget announcements in their inbox.
Understanding Ontario’s provincial budget: Ontario’s provincial budget is is typically released annually in April. The government’s financial cycle ends March 31 and restarts on April 1. For more information and to see the current provincial budget, visit the Ontario government website.
Understanding Canada’s federal budget: Federal budgets have a lesser impact on Ontario’s libraries, and are presented annually in February or March. For more information, visit the Canadian government website.
