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Before the creation of Library and Archives Canada, our predecessor institutions often competed for scarce resources and pursued very different mandates and approaches. Thus, the vision of a single, integrated institution with public access to enduring knowledge at its heart constituted a profound change for both organizations. In 2004, LAC established Directions for Change1, a comprehensive, strategic vision that is shaping our management priorities and spending choices. Our vision is guided by responding to five key directions that represent opportunities for LAC.
1Directions for Change is available at [www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/about-us/directions-for-change/index-e.html]