Resources
Pre-Budget Consultations
The cultural industries are a key economic driver in Canada, accounting for $46 billion or 3.8% of Canada’s GDP and more jobs than the forestry and insurance sectors combined. To ensure the ongoing stability of cultural industries, government must...
Consultation on K to 12 Educational Publishing in Canada
The Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP) commissioned this consultation in pursuit of a strategic plan for the ACP and its members to increase their involvement in the K to 12 educational resources publishing sector. This work began in January...
Amendments to Bill C32 can help Canada get copyright right
The ACP applauds the government for tabling this long‐awaited legislation. We wish to acknowledge the significant progress represented by many of its provisions, and also to express our concerns over others that could prove damaging to the revenues...
Submission to review of the Revised Foreign Investment Policy in Book Publishing and Distribution, Department of Canadian Heritage
The ownership policy for book publishing, distribution, and retail, has proven itself over time to be effective, practical, flexible, and fair. It fosters the ability of the Canadian‐owned book industry to compete globally, and to provide a...
Submission to Digital Economy Consultation, Industry Canada
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...