News & Events
Canadian Publishers Condemn Alberta’s Proposed Restrictions on Public Library Materials
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 introduction of legislation that would restrict access to certain books...
Canadian Publishers, Authors, and Booksellers Call for Nova Scotia to Reinstate Funding for Publishers
Organizations representing Canada’s publishing, writing, and bookselling sectors stand in solidarity with artists, cultural workers, and arts organizations across Nova Scotia as communities prepare to gather at rallies throughout the province...
Canadian Publishers Condemn Nova Scotia’s Decision to Cut Funding to Book Publishers
The Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP) and the Literary Press Group of Canada (LPG) are deeply disappointed by the Government of Nova Scotia’s decision to eliminate provincial funding for independent publishers through the cancellation of the...
Building Your Canadian Classroom Bookshelf
Building Your Canadian Classroom Bookshelf is a resource created by author Vikki VanSickle for educators, librarians, and families looking to connect young readers with Canadian books. The info sheet highlights a curated selection of picture books,...
Canadian Publishing Industry Condemns Implementation of Alberta 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 decision to proceed with its discriminatory book ban, now formally in...
Canadian Publishers Stand with Library Community in Opposing Repeal of Library Mailing Provisions
The Canadian publishing industry joins the National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS), the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA), and the broader Canadian library community in urging the federal government to withdraw amendments to...
Request for Proposals: Higher Education Publishing Market Research
The Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP) invites proposals from qualified researchers or firms to conduct a national study examining the Canadian higher education publishing market. The project will explore the relationship between course...
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...
Association of Canadian Publishers Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision Limiting Access to Inclusive Children’s Books
The Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP) is deeply concerned by the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor, which permits parents to opt their children out of public school instruction that includes books with LGBTQ+ themes,...
ACP announces 2025 award recipients
The Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP) is delighted to announce that Margaret Bryant, former Sales Director at Orca Book Publishers, is the recipient of the 2025 President’s Award. ACP is also pleased to report that Kieran Leblanc, former...