Policies - Libraries
Libraries – Increasing Financial Support
Approved: 28 May 2023
Whereas:
- Manitoba public libraries serve a vital role in enriching the lives of Manitoba residents, especially for those unable to purchase materials and equipment available through those libraries;
- The need has never been greater for a citizenry with critical information assessment and digital literacy skills; and
- Provincial government support to Manitoba Public Libraries has been minimal, for example in 2021 provincial contribution to the Winnipeg Public Library system was 7% of its annual operating budget ($2.1M of $29.4M)1;
Be It Resolved:
The Green Party of Manitoba supports:
- Increasing the provincial contribution to Manitoba public libraries, in consultation with library administrations and advisory boards, to ensure at least a 20% provincial contribution to their annual operating budgets.
References
Because this policy stood alone in its own category, and was really related to education as well, it was moved into the Education category.