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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ACP 2024 Annual General Meeting: Registration & Agenda
The full tentative program for ACP's AGM, taking place June 3–5, 2024 in Toronto and online, is now available! View the full agenda here. Additions to the agenda include a town hall with Indigo representatives Rania Husseini (SVP of Print), Andrew...
Canadian writing and publishing organizations advocate for AI regulations in Ottawa
In honour of World Book and Copyright Day, a coalition of ten writing, publishing, and creator organizations from across the country convened in Ottawa this week to meet with parliamentarians and government officials on the opportunities and...
Canadian publishers welcome modest increase to Canada Book Fund in Budget 2024, urge government to fulfill commitments on funding and copyright reform
The Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP) extends its appreciation to the Government of Canada for the one-time $10 million increase to the Canada Book Fund (CBF) announced in Budget 2024. This temporary funding boost will be administered over...
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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.