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There are three categories of ACP membership. To join, a publisher must meet the following membership criteria:
Active Membership
- the firm’s chief office of business is in Canada
- 75% Canadian ownership and control of the company; the publication of original Canadian books must be a primary part of the company’s business
- have no fewer than 10 original Canadian titles, of which no more than 25% are authored by principals or directors of the company.*
- publish at least four original Canadian titles annually
- have been in operation for at least two years from the date of publication of its first original title
Associate Membership
- the firm’s chief office of business is in Canada
- 75% Canadian ownership and control of the company; the publication of original Canadian books must be an important part of the company’s business
- have at least two original Canadian titles published within the previous three years, of which no more that 25% are authored by principals or directors of the company.**
Notes:
* Publishers with more than 25% of their titles authored by principals or directors of the company may be eligible for membership so long as they can demonstrate that they are a bona fide book publisher.)
** In any year, once an associate member firm meets the requirements for active membership, the firm must apply for active membership status in the following year.
Supporting Membership
- individuals, institutions, or corporations who support the objectives of the association but who do not publish books as a primary or important part of their business
- supporting members have no voting privileges and may only attend meetings by invitation
Privileges
All members (with noted exceptions) have access to all services and meetings of the ACP; however, only active members may vote at membership meetings.
Applications
Applications for membership are considered by the ACP Council at each of its meetings. Payment of fees is not required until a publisher’s application has been accepted. If you have any further questions, please contact the ACP at 416-487-6116 or
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