The Certified Canadian Publisher program is now open to eligible publishers across the country—including publishers who aren't ACP members! 🍁📚 The seal helps readers identify and support Canadian-owned publishers, authors, jobs, and communities. Learn more and apply: publishers.ca/certifiedcan...

Celebrate Canada Day this year by picking up a book from a Canadian-owned press 🍁📚 Support the stories, voices, and ideas being created right here at home. Discover the full list of Certified Canadian Publishers here: 49thshelf.com/Certified-Ca... #CanadaDay #ReadCanadian

ACP was delighted to celebrate our 2026 award recipients & past honourees last week. Congrats to Honorary Lifetime Members Steven Beattie & Kieran LeBlanc and President’s Award winners Jack David & Margaret Bryant. And a huge thank you to our lead sponsor Friesens for making the event possible.

It’s ACP’s Spring Conference in Victoria, BC! We kicked things off the night before programming with two publisher favourites: books and booze. Huge thanks to @russellbooks.bsky.social and Munro's Books for welcoming us to browse, and to Marquis for generously sponsoring our pub night!

Today is World Book and Copyright Day—a moment to celebrate the stories that shape us. If you love Canadian books, now’s the time to show it. Support Canada's literary ecosystem and creative economy by choosing Canadian-published books. #WorldBookDay

Canadian publishers strongly condemn the proposed book restrictions in @albertagov.bsky.social's Bill 28, which undermine the core principles of public libraries: open access to information, intellectual freedom, & trust in professional expertise. publishers.ca/statement-al... @lpgcanada.bsky.social

Canadian Publishers Condemn Alberta’s Proposed Restrictions on Public Library Materials - Association of Canadian Publishers

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

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

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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...

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

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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 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...

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

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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.

📣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

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

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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...

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

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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.

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

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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 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...

ACP announces 2025 award recipients - Association of Canadian Publishers

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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-...

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

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“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 quillandquire.com/omni/industr...

📢 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-...

📚 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.

📣 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...