Banning books in schools: What does it mean for students?

Database November 6, 2024

The Canadian Library Challenges Database

The CFE-CFLA/FCAB Canadian Library Challenges Database provides access to challenges libraries have faced to items in their collection, and to displays, programs, room usage, and computer access.

Intellectual Freedom

Database November 4, 2024

Base de données des contestations des bibliothèques canadiennes

La base de données du CFE-CLE/de la CFLA-FCAB pour les contestations des bibliothèques canadiennes donne accès aux éléments contestés auxquels les bibliothèques ont été confrontées concernant des articles de leur collection, leurs affiches, leurs programmes, l’utilisation de leurs locaux et leur accès informatique.

Intellectual Freedom

Blog November 4, 2024

What If Kids Had Charter Rights? Surprise! They Have.

One of the questions I always enjoyed asking school kids is, “To whom does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms apply?” While there are many possible answers, one that I like to hear is that the Charter is about the relationship between governments and the people who live in Canada. In other words, it applies to all of us.

Danielle S. McLaughlin

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