News & Events
Review of the Copyright Act: The Book Industry Requests an Urgent Meeting with Honourable Ministers St-Onge and Champagne
The Canadian book industry is pleased that a new report from the House of Commons, released last week, supports its claim that the Government of Canada should review the Copyright Act. The industry is requesting an urgent meeting with the Minister...
Canadian Publishers Express Concern Over Alleged Restriction of LGBTQIA2S+ Books in Waterloo Catholic District Schools
The Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP) is alarmed and deeply concerned by the alleged restriction of LGBTQIA2S+ books shortlisted for the Forest of Reading Awards by the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB). It has come to our...
Statement of condolence on the death of Sharon Fitzhenry
The Association of Canadian Publishers is saddened by the news of the passing of Sharon Fitzhenry. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and the entire publishing community during this difficult time. Sharon was president,...
Canadian publishers stand with American book industry in condemning new censorship law and defending the right of free expression
The Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP) strongly denounces the proposal of a new Texas law that would mandate publishers, book retailers, and other vendors to review and rate countless books and library materials being sold to school libraries...
Now Hiring: Membership Services Manager
The Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP) seeks a full-time Membership Services Manager. Who we are: ACP is the national voice of Canadian-owned English-language book publishers, representing 115 independent companies across Canada. Through...
Canadian publishers lose the ability to have their rights and interests protected as Access Copyright announces downsizing
The Association of Canadian Publishers is concerned to hear that Access Copyright, Canada’s licensing collective, will be forced to begin a process of downsizing and restructuring due to the government’s continued inaction on copyright reform....
Statement of condolence on the death of John Kirk Howard
The Association of Canadian Publishers is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of John Kirk Howard, an influential figure in the independent Canadian publishing sector. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the...
ACP announces 2023 award recipients
The Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP) is delighted to announce that Karen Boersma, Publisher of Owlkids Books, is the recipient of the 2023 President’s Award. ACP is also pleased to report that Grace Westcott, founder of Westcott Law and...
Save the Date: ACP 2023 Annual General Meeting
The Association of Canadian Publishers' 2023 Annual General Meeting has been scheduled. Staff at all ACP member firms and affiliate organizations are welcome to participate. Please mark your calendars for the following dates: June 19 – 21,...
Budget 2023: Government commitments to invest in Canadian book industry and repair the Copyright Act go unfulfilled yet again
The Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP) is discouraged by the absence of new investment in the Canada Book Fund and continued inaction on copyright reform in Budget 2023. These ongoing delays by the government in implementing its own...
2022 Canadian Book Publishing Industry Diversity Baseline Survey Report
As part of its ongoing efforts to increase the representation of Indigenous and racialized people working in the Canadian publishing industry, the Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP), in partnership with the Canadian Publishers’ Council (CPC),...
Jack Illingworth to succeed Kate Edwards as ACP Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jack Illingworth as the association’s next Executive Director. Illingworth will join ACP March 1, 2023. Illingworth began his career in...