The Association of Canadian Publishers is the voice of English-language Canadian-owned independent book publishers.
ACP supports and strengthens the contribution that Canadian books make to Canada’s cultural, economic, and educational landscape.
ACP represents approximately 115 Canadian-owned and controlled book publishers from across the country. Through all of its activities, ACP is committed to the development and maintenance of these vibrant, competitive Canadian-owned companies.
ACP focuses its resources on advocacy, programs, and projects including: Government and Public Relations, Collaborative Marketing initiatives, Research and Communications, and Professional Development activities.
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Association of Canadian Publishers Launches Certified Canadian Publisher Program
Designed to help readers keep their money in Canada when purchasing books, the program simplifies the identification of Canadian-owned publishers through the use of a seal mark. The Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP) is proud to announce the...
Canadian Publishing Industry Calls for Repeal of Alberta’s Discriminatory Book Ban
The Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP), the Canadian Publishers’ Council (CPC), and the Literary Press Group of Canada (LPG) strongly condemn the Government of Alberta’s book banning policy and the devastating impact it is set to have on...
Canadian publishers condemn Alberta Government’s school library book bans
The Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP) strongly condemns the Government of Alberta’s decision to mandate the removal of books deemed "sexually explicit" from school libraries, a move that disproportionately targets 2SLGBTQIA+ stories under...
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ACP contributes to the development and maintenance of vibrant, competitive book publishing companies in order to support and strengthen the contribution that Canadian books make to Canada’s cultural, economic, and educational landscape.