Additional funding of $12.9 million has been provided to Library and Archives Canada. Specifically, almost $600,000 has been earmarked for construction of a new records conservation facility. If we want future generations to be able to take advantage of valuable papers and objects that are kept there, it is important to ensure that we have appropriate facilities to conserve them.
A few weeks ago, I had occasion to announce to the Committee that $700,000 would be earmarked for an initiative relating to fair and equitable library services. This will mean that people with vision problems will have access to the extensive collection currently held at the Library.
Furthermore, we have invested almost $6 million in AMICAN, a system for managing digital publications. With the new technology available, it is important to provide Library and Archives Canada with the funding it needs to fulfill its responsibilities.
Thank you.