ELA has sent a letter from its Advocacy Committee on May 25, 2025, to Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, requesting that the 1670 charter for the Hudson's Bay Company be kept in Canada at Library and Archives Canada. This charter is a vital historical document that should be accessible to all Canadians: “The acquisition of this Charter would align perfectly with the mandate of Library and Archives Canada to preserve and make accessible the documentary heritage of our nation. Furthermore, it would demonstrate the government's commitment to protecting irreplaceable cultural treasures for future generations of Canadians.” ELA is joining its voice with other library, archival and historical associations in urging the Ministry to acquire this document and keep it in Canada, where it will be accessible to Canadian researchers.

The letter is available at this PDF link.