News & Events
Save the Date: ACP 2023 Mid-Winter Meeting & Prep Sessions
Please mark your calendar for our 2023 Mid-Winter Meeting. New this year, we are also holding two related sessions to help members prepare for the MWM and learn more about ACP’s ongoing programs.
Now Hiring: Executive Director
The Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP) seeks a full-time Executive Director to be based out of our Toronto office. About the ACP The ACP is the national voice of Canadian-owned English-language book publishers, representing 115 independent...
An Announcement from the ACP Board of Directors
The Association of Canadian Publishers Board of Directors has announced that Kate Edwards will be stepping down from her role as Executive Director at the end of March 2023. Kate has been with the ACP for 15 years and has contributed immeasurably...
ACP 2022 Publishing 101 Webinar and Discussion Series: Register Today!
Are you interested in bolstering your knowledge of the business side of publishing? Register for the Association of Canadian Publishers’ Publishing 101 Webinar Series! Learn from industry experts and connect with colleagues at four 90 minute online...
ACP Statement on Controlled Digital Lending
ACP recognizes that Controlled Digital Lending (CDL) is a developing practice among libraries. Discussion of CDL has grown in recent years, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic when access to print collections was temporarily...
ACP Launches Second Edition of Canadian Book Publishing Diversity Baseline Survey
The Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP), in partnership with the Canadian Publishers’ Council (CPC), has launched the second edition of its baseline survey to measure diversity in the Canadian book publishing industry. The first iteration of...
ACP announces 2022 award recipients, and plans for celebration of 2020 honorees
The Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP) is delighted to announce that Glenn Rollans, President and Publisher of Brush Education, and President of Freehand Books, is the recipient of the 2022 President’s Award. ACP is also pleased to report...
Canadian publishers call for urgent reform of the Copyright Act
To mark World Book and Copyright Day (April 23), the Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP) is calling on the Government of Canada to act quickly to fulfill its commitments to amend the Copyright Act and to ensure a sustainable educational...
Canadian publishers welcome commitment to copyright reform in Budget 2022
The Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP) welcomes the tabling of Budget 2022, which confirms the Government of Canada’s commitment to ensuring that the Copyright Act protects all creators and copyright holders. Through the budget, the...
Save the Date: ACP 2022 Annual General Meeting
Our upcoming Annual General Meeting has been scheduled. ACP members and staff at affiliate organizations are welcome to participate. June 7 – 9, 2022, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm MDT, approx., Calgary, AB and Online. Registration will be shared with ACP...
ACP 2021 Publishing 101 Program
Are you new to the publishing industry, or do you have new staff who have recently joined your company? Do you have some publishing experience but are interested in learning more about the business? Did you participate in last year’s Publishing 101...
ACP Roundtable on Diversity and Inclusion Best Practices
ACP Roundtable on Diversity and Inclusion Best Practices The ACP Diversity and Inclusion Committee is organizing a roundtable on diversity and inclusion best practices on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, 2:00 - 3:30 pm EDT. Members and staff at...