Association of Canadian Publishers

Save Arts and Culture in NS! - Visual Arts Nova Scotia Dear Artists, Arts Organizations, and VANS Members, Thank you for your continued engagement and advocacy during this challenging time. The proposed

Find out more about the rallies happening throughout Nova Scotia: visualarts.ns.ca/save-arts-an...

Canadian Publishers, Authors, and Booksellers Call for Nova Scotia to Reinstate Funding for Publishers - Association of Canadian Publishers

Canada’s publishing, writing & bookselling sectors stand with artists & cultural workers across Nova Scotia as they rally for the reversal of sweeping budget cuts to arts & culture funding, including the elimination of all funding for publishers.
@nsgov.bsky.social publishers.ca/call-to-rein...

Canadian Publishers Condemn Nova Scotia’s Decision to Cut Funding to Book Publishers - Association of Canadian Publishers

Canadian publishers are deeply disappointed by Nova Scotia's cancellation of the Publishers Assistance program. Support for local publishers has been reduced from $700,000 to $0, making NS the only province that does not invest in its own publishers. @nsgov.bsky.social publishers.ca/nova-scotia-...

Canadian Publishing Industry Condemns Implementation of Alberta Book Ban - Association of Canadian Publishers

Canadian publishers condemn Alberta's decision to proceed with its discriminatory book ban. The ban restricts access to literature, undermines professional expertise & diverts public resources away from actual learning. @lpgcanada.bsky.social @youralberta.bsky.social publishers.ca/alberta-book...

Picture of Alana Wilcox and Mark Miller next to the Coach House Books printing press.

ACP welcomed Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture,
@marcmillermp.bsky.social to the @coachhousebooks.bsky.social office for an excellent conversation about books, publishing, cultural exports, and more. Thanks to the Minister and his team for joining us and to Coach House for hosting.

Canadian Publishers Stand with Library Community in Opposing Repeal of Library Mailing Provisions - Association of Canadian Publishers

Canadian publishers stand with the library community in opposing Bill C-15 provisions that threaten the Library Book Rate & the Literature for the Blind program. These protections are needed to ensure equitable access to books for all Canadians. Read more: publishers.ca/publishers-o...

Many thanks as well to @lpgcanada.bsky.social, ANEL, and REFC for co-hosting the event. Our display featured English and French titles from coast to coast to coast, giving guests a chance to discover the full spectrum of Canadian writing & publishing.

David Myles, Karine Vachon, Jack Illingworth, Leslie Church, and Alana Wilcox smiling for a photo.

Canadian publishers gathered on Parliament Hill last night for our annual reception & book display—an evening celebrating the strength, diversity & creativity of Canada’s publishing community. 📚 We’re so grateful to our sponsor @lesliechurch.bsky.social and to David Myles for showing his support.

Each Wednesday (2–3:30 pm ET, Oct 29-Nov 26), we’ll explore a new topic with industry experts:

✨ Let’s Make a Book 101
🚚 Logistics 101
💰 Publishing Math, Parts I & II
🌱 Alternative Beginnings

Learn, ask questions, and connect with peers across Canadian publishing!

📣Calling all new publishers, junior staff & aspiring publishing professionals: registration for ACP's Publishing 101 series is now open! forms.gle/kL4N9zzcJUaL...

Join us to break down the business of books—from editing and design to sales, distribution, finances, and beyond. 📚

ACP is excited to launch the Certified Canadian Publisher program! 🍁📚

Look for the seal when you buy books and you'll:

📖Support Canadian jobs
🏆Champion Canadian talent
🏘 Strengthen communities
💰Boost our economy
🍁 Preserve Canadian stories

www.certifiedcanadianpublisher.com

Canadian Publishing Industry Calls for Repeal of Alberta’s Discriminatory Book Ban - Association of Canadian Publishers

The Canadian publishing industry calls for the repeal of @youralberta.bsky.social's discriminatory book ban. The revised directive continues to restrict access to literature, stigmatize marginalized communities, and undermine the expertise of educators & librarians. publishers.ca/repeal-alber...

Canadian publishers condemn Alberta Government’s school library book bans - Association of Canadian Publishers

ACP condemns Alberta’s recent banning of "sexually explicit" books in school libraries, which disproportionately targets 2SLGBTQIA+ titles under the pretense of age-appropriateness. All students deserve to see themselves reflected in the stories they read. publishers.ca/alberta-scho...

Association of Canadian Publishers Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision Limiting Access to Inclusive Children’s Books - Association of Canadian Publishers

ACP condemns the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling which targets LGBTQ+ children’s books like Pride Puppy! published by @orcabook.bsky.social. Limiting students’ exposure to stories that reflect the real diversity of society undermines the mission of public education.

ACP is very excited to be displaying our members' books at the #NAISA2025 Conference this year! Our table features some of the leading Indigenous literature by Indigenous and Canadian independent presses. 📚 A special thank you to @ubcpress.bsky.social for volunteering to staff the table!

ACP announces 2025 award recipients - Association of Canadian Publishers

ACP is honoured to announce that Margaret Bryant, former Sales Director at @orcabook.bsky.social, is the recipient of the 2025 President’s Award, and Kieran Leblanc, former ED of @abbookpub.bsky.social has been presented with honorary lifetime membership in ACP. publishers.ca/acp-awards-n...

Statement from the Canadian Publishing Industry on the Alberta Government’s “Ensuring Age-Appropriate Books in School Libraries” Initiative - Association of Canadian Publishers

The Canadian publishing industry urges thoughtful, inclusive dialogue on Alberta’s "Ensuring Age-Appropriate Books in School Libraries” initiative. The review disproportionately targets 2SLGBTQIA+ content and lacks transparency & professional input. publishers.ca/alberta-age-...

“A better-paid industry, with fewer low-pay jobs, especially post-pandemic” @cdnpublishers.bsky.social
Book Industry salaries have risen since 2018, new ACP salary survey shows
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Thank you to the @accesscopyright.bsky.social Foundation for providing funding to make this project possible, and to everyone who filled out the survey!

Graphic showing people working in publishing. Reads: "Canadian Book Publishing Industry Salary Survey 2024: General Findings. Average salary: 2018 - $50,246, 2024 - $64,580"

Graphic showing people working in publishing. Reads: "Canadian Book Publishing Industry Salary Survey 2024: Gender. Findings. Average salary: Female, 2018 - $45,100, 2024 - $64,738; Male, 2018 - $60,600, 2024- $64,580"

Graphic showing people working in publishing. Reads: "Canadian Book Publishing Industry Salary Survey 2024: Race Findings. Average salary: BIPOC, 2024 - $61,650; white, 2024- $66,045"

Graphic showing people working in publishing. Reads: "Canadian Book Publishing Industry Salary Survey 2024: Age Findings. The industry is getting older: in 2018 38% of respondents were under 30, in 2024 only 20%"

The 2024 Salary Survey offers the most comprehensive look at the Canadian publishing workforce to date.

Highlights:

🔸Average salaries up 30% since 2018
🔸Gender pay gap has narrowed
🔸Racial wage gap remains
🔸Workforce is aging, with fewer new entrants

publishers.ca/2024-salary-...

Graphic shows different people working in publishing. Graphic reads "Canadian Book Publishing Salary Survey 2024" and has dollars signs and question marks.

📢 The Association of Canadian Publishers, in partnership with @workinculture.bsky.social, has released the results of the 2024 Canadian Book Publishing Industry Salary Survey! Find out how wages & workforce demographics have changed since 2018—read the full report: publishers.ca/2024-salary-...

Books don’t write, edit, or publish themselves. Copyright ensures creators & publishers can keep doing what they do best—bringing Canadian stories to life. It’s time for policies that protect publishers & creators so Canadian books can thrive at home & globally. #WorldBookAndCopyrightDay

Graphic reads: Since 2012, writers and publishers have lost over $250m in licensing revenue due to a broken copyright framework." The graphic includes an open book with loose pages flying out of it, signifying the millions of illegally copied pages by the education sector. The logo for the Association of Canadian Publishers is in the bottom left corner.

Copyright is essential to publishers' business. Without changes to the Copyright Act, future investment in Canadian-specific learning materials is at risk. Legislative changes are essential to ensuring a sustainable educational publishing industry.

Graphic reads: "Canadian books are being used without consent by tech companies to train generative artificial intelligence." The graphic includes clip art of a stack of books with a hand reaching to steal one. The logo for the Association of Canadian Publishers is in the bottom right corner.

Canadian books are being used without consent or compensation to train generative AI. Tech giants like Meta have fueled their platforms with thousands of pirated Canadian titles. We need AI policy that doesn't value conglomerates over Canadian creators.

Graphic reads: "Copyright Matters. World Book & Copyright Day." It includes clipart of an open book with a copyright symbol and a maple leaf. The logo for the Association of Canadian Publishers is in the bottom right corner.

📚 On #WorldBookAndCopyrightDay, we stand with Canadian publishers & creators navigating a challenging copyright landscape due to ambiguity around fair dealing and lack of AI regulations. Strong copyright is essential to support authors, publishers, and the stories that shape us.

Graphic includes the message: “Canadian Book Publishing Industry Salary Survey. Publishers.ca/survey. With support from the Access Copyright Foundation.” The graphic features clipart of a stack of books with a stack of money in front of it, and three bills flying away from the stack of money. The graphic includes logos for the Association of Canadian Publishers, The Canadian Publishers’ Council, Work in Culture, and the Access Copyright Foundation.

📣 Calling all publishing professionals! Help us measure wages across the sector by filling out ACP’s Canadian Book Publishing Industry Salary Survey! 💸 Let's get the data we need to build a fairer future for Canada’s publishing workforce. surveymonkey.com/r/publishing...