by Trish Osuch | Jul 1, 2010 | Advocacy, Government Briefs & Submissions, News & Events, Resources
Canada’s National Digital Strategy The Perspective of Canadian Book Publishers The publishing industry has five objectives in the digital realm: 1. Maximize the revenue opportunity of the e‐content revolution 2. Maximize the promotional opportunity of new technology...
by Trish Osuch | Jun 3, 2010 | Copyright, News & Events
The long-awaited copyright reform bill introduced yesterday is welcomed by Canada’s independently owned book publishers. While some elements of the bill raise concerns for publishers, its tabling represents a major step forward in the essential process of informed...
by Trish Osuch | Sep 1, 2009 | Copyright, News & Events
Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this discussion. It is a crucial element in establishing a copyright regime that brings Canada into the twenty-first century, and I congratulate both ministers on undertaking this process. The Association of Canadian...
by Trish Osuch | Jun 1, 2008 | Advocacy, News & Events
The price of a book, like the price of every other commercially sold item, is determined by two factors: costs and competitive market forces. Publishers price their books high enough so that they cover the costs and make a profit, if possible, and low enough so that...
