Tom Nesmith challenges James Moore on NADP/LAC cuts

On 12 September 2012, Dr. Tom Nesmith attended an open interview with James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage. During the Q & A portion of the event, Dr. Nesmith challenged the Canadian government’s decision to make devastating cuts to the archival community of Canada, pointing out that archval resources are a major factor in developing/supporting the various cultural activities promoted by Moore earlier in the interview.

The interview can be watched here. Dr. Nesmith’s questions begin slightly after 34:30.

A new briefing note on the NADP for you to use in your contact with MPs. This note provides correct information on the efficiencies and benefits of the National Archival Development Program, to counter the misinformation recently presented at the conferences of the Canadian Historical Association, Canadian Library Association and Association des archivistes du Québec.

It is vital that you contact your MPs quickly to provide them with the correct information – Parliament rises in 2 weeks for the summer recess.