Breaking news from the Canadian Library Association on the Library Book Rate (from the CLA Digest at http://cla.informz.net/cla/archives/archive_468102.html):

Merv Tweed, Member of Parliament for Brandon--Souris, Manitoba, has re-introduced his Private Member's Bill, C-322 (formerly Bill C-458), an act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act to provide for a reduction in the rate of postage for library materials. Tweed has been encouraged by the overwhelming, positive support the reintroduction of the Bill has received from all parties in the house.  It is his belief that with increased public visibility and the help of Canadians, this bill will receive widespread support from all Members of Parliament. 

We Need Your Support!  Please visit here where you will find a host of important materials regarding Bill C-322 and the Library Book Rate.  Most importantly, you will find a sample letter for Merv Tweed to indicate your support for this Bill.  We are asking that you personalize this letter and send it to Merv's Ottawa Office.  In addition, we ask that you visit http://www.mervtweed.com/ and click on "petitions".  There you will find a petition form in support of the Bill.  Completed petitions can be forwarded to Merv's Ottawa office to be presented in the House.

If you would like to work with CLA and Merv Tweed on a Library Book Rate announcement or initiative in your riding, please contact Alana Fontaine, CLA Public Affairs, at 613-233-8906 or cla@impactcanada.com.