Our Members

The University of Calgary Press disseminates scholarly research through peer-reviewed books which move the conversation forward, appeal to the curious mind, and present provocative ideas in a clear, accessible way. Our publications focus on history, biography, economic and aboriginal studies, with a special emphasis on the Canadian West; Energy, Ecology and the Environment; Northern studies; African studies; Latin American and Caribbean studies; and Canadian Military and Strategic studies. We welcome manuscripts based on scholarly research that impart a deeper understanding of our world. We share a love of the printed monograph yet continue to explore sustainable innovative online publishing alternatives.

"Founded in 1967, University of Manitoba Press specializes in Native and Canadian history, Icelandic studies, aboriginal languages, and studies of Canadian literature and culture. Domestic Distribution: UTP. US Distribution: Michigan State University Press. "

Located in Canada’s national capital, the University of Ottawa Press (PUO-UOP) is the publishing arm of one of Canada's top research universities and one of the world's top bilingual universities. PUO-UOP, founded in 1936, is also North America's only fully bilingual university press and oldest French-language university press. As the publishing house of the University of Ottawa, our mission is to enrich intellectual and cultural life through excellence in research and knowledge creation in a knowledge-based, globalized world, by embracing bilingualism and diversity. As a university press, our publishing program reflects and promotes critical and ethical thought, first-class research, intellectual integrity, social responsibility and innovation. We offer an award-winning, peer-reviewed, bilingual publishing program of 25-30 titles per year, 4 journals and 2 imprints (Mercury Series; Harvest House), and a 600-title backlist, in three core areas: Francophonie & Canadian Studies; Politics, Public Policy and Globalization; and Contemporary Society. For more information: www.press.uottawa.ca

Built on the foundation of the former Canadian Plains Research Center Press, University of Regina Press (U of R Press) launched in June 2013 as Saskatchewan's only scholarly publishing house. They also have a robust trade program. In just four years, U of R Press has published six national bestsellers in subjects ranging from Canadian history and Indigenous Studies to memoir and food studies. Two guiding principles inform the Press's activities: first, its motto, "a voice for many peoples," which has sparked new series in First Nations languages, Black Canadian studies, Métis studies, and the body; and second, its desire to revolutionize the humanities by publishing books that hit the zeitgeist and show a wide audience of readers the continued importance of academic work.

Founded in 1901, University of Toronto Press (UTP) is Canada's leading scholarly publisher and one of the largest university presses in North America. UTP publishes nonfiction books in the humanities, social sciences and business. Each year, UTP publishes approximately 180 new scholarly, course, and general interest titles. Our Business books are published under the Rotman-UTP Publishing imprint. Titles published under our Aevo UTP imprint are written for a general audience and delve into major issues facing today’s world such as the climate crisis, urban development, mental health, and popular science. The New Jewish Press imprint features books on Jewish culture, literature, and history. In addition to book publishing, UTP also operates UTP Distribution providing superior distribution services across North America for more than 120 client imprints. Our Journals Division offers publishing services to more than 40 journal clients in a variety of disciplines. Through its Retail division, UTP operates the University of Toronto Bookstores across all three UofT campuses, and operates Campus Outfitters, a Toronto based supplier of custom branded apparel and merchandise. North American Distribution: UTP Distribution. Foreign Distribution: Ingram Publisher Services UK (UK & Europe).

Véhicule Press publishes fiction, non-fiction (social history, urban issues) translations, and vintage Canadian noir. We publish writing of quality, in all its diversity, by Canadian authors, with a commitment to publishing first-time authors. We are publishing from Tiohtià:ke, the Mohawk name for a historic place for gathering and trade for many First Nations. As a minority language publisher in Quebec we are well-positioned to present the literature arising out of our community—authors writing in English, and francophone writers in translation.

WaveMaker Press publishes children’s books featuring strong, engaged youth in contemporary and traditional settings. As an Indigenous-owned publishing company, we are committed to empowering youth by working with Indigenous authors, story tellers, illustrators, knowledge keepers and cultural advisors to ensure that our books are authentic, accurate, and respectful.

Wilfrid Laurier University Press publishes award-winning scholarly research and writing in a variety of formats, including books, audiobooks, and scholarly podcasts, across the humanities and social sciences. Lists include: Canadian literatures and visual cultures, Indigenous studies, Black Canadian studies, critical race studies, gender and sexuality studies, interdisciplinary environmental studies, music, life writing, critical book history and publishing studies, Canadian and local histories, social work, and sports studies. Broadly, WLU Press supports writing and scholarship rooted in the principles of social justice.