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We are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for Access Copyright Foundation's 2026 round of Marian Hebb Research Grant funding.
Deadline for applications is February 15, 2026.
All the information you need to apply is here: www.acfoundation.ca/2025/12/17/a...
Deadline for applications is February 15, 2026.
All the information you need to apply is here: www.acfoundation.ca/2025/12/17/a...
December 18, 2025 at 1:41 PM
We are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for Access Copyright Foundation's 2026 round of Marian Hebb Research Grant funding.
Deadline for applications is February 15, 2026.
All the information you need to apply is here: www.acfoundation.ca/2025/12/17/a...
Deadline for applications is February 15, 2026.
All the information you need to apply is here: www.acfoundation.ca/2025/12/17/a...
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🚨 The UK government just published a breakdown of the responses to its consultation on AI & copyright:
- 95% of respondents want AI companies to pay for their training data (made up of 88% saying strengthen copyright law, & 7% saying leave it as is)
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- 95% of respondents want AI companies to pay for their training data (made up of 88% saying strengthen copyright law, & 7% saying leave it as is)
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December 15, 2025 at 11:22 AM
🚨 The UK government just published a breakdown of the responses to its consultation on AI & copyright:
- 95% of respondents want AI companies to pay for their training data (made up of 88% saying strengthen copyright law, & 7% saying leave it as is)
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- 95% of respondents want AI companies to pay for their training data (made up of 88% saying strengthen copyright law, & 7% saying leave it as is)
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Our systems are now offline as we undertake an upgrade of our business systems which we expect will be completed on January 5, 2026. Learn more here: accesscopyright.ca/media/announ...
December 17, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Our systems are now offline as we undertake an upgrade of our business systems which we expect will be completed on January 5, 2026. Learn more here: accesscopyright.ca/media/announ...
Our Nominating Committee is continuing to accept applications from those interested in contributing to Access Copyright in a Board director capacity. Our posting has all the details you need to apply with confidence: accesscopyright.ca/media/announ...
December 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Our Nominating Committee is continuing to accept applications from those interested in contributing to Access Copyright in a Board director capacity. Our posting has all the details you need to apply with confidence: accesscopyright.ca/media/announ...
Access Copyright is profoundly sad to learn of the passing of Porter Anderson. Our thoughts are with Porter's loved ones and all those in the publishing industry who knew or worked closely with him. May his memory be a blessing. publishingperspectives.com/2025/12/port...
Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief of Publishing Perspectives, Dies - Publishing Perspectives
International journalist, moderator, and Editor-in-Chief of Publishing Perspectives, Porter Anderson has died.
publishingperspectives.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Access Copyright is profoundly sad to learn of the passing of Porter Anderson. Our thoughts are with Porter's loved ones and all those in the publishing industry who knew or worked closely with him. May his memory be a blessing. publishingperspectives.com/2025/12/port...
Access Copyright is planning an upgrade of its business systems at the end of this year. While this upgrade is taking place (scheduled to begin on Dec. 17, 2025 and end on Jan. 5, 2026) several platforms will be offline. Learn more: www.accesscopyright.ca/media/announ...
December 2, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Access Copyright is planning an upgrade of its business systems at the end of this year. While this upgrade is taking place (scheduled to begin on Dec. 17, 2025 and end on Jan. 5, 2026) several platforms will be offline. Learn more: www.accesscopyright.ca/media/announ...
Congratulations to the Hon. Marc Miller on being appointed the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages. 1/3
December 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Congratulations to the Hon. Marc Miller on being appointed the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages. 1/3
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I spoke with Sarah Tomlinson at CBC/Radio-Canada about professional creative work and artificial intelligence. You should read the article but, really, the sign over my right shoulder says all you need to know.
Don't make me tap the sign.
ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/220...
Don't make me tap the sign.
ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/220...
IA : le Canada face au défi du droit d’auteur
Des organismes artistiques craignent des impacts de cette technologie sur leurs industries et en ont fait part au Comité permanent du patrimoine canadien.
ici.radio-canada.ca
November 27, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I spoke with Sarah Tomlinson at CBC/Radio-Canada about professional creative work and artificial intelligence. You should read the article but, really, the sign over my right shoulder says all you need to know.
Don't make me tap the sign.
ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/220...
Don't make me tap the sign.
ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/220...
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Congratulations to @vincebeiser.bsky.social, winner of the 2025 #BalsilliePrize for Public Policy for his book Power Metal: The Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future. Beiser was selected by a jury composed of Samantha Nutt, Taki Sarantakis & Scott Young.
November 26, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Congratulations to @vincebeiser.bsky.social, winner of the 2025 #BalsilliePrize for Public Policy for his book Power Metal: The Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future. Beiser was selected by a jury composed of Samantha Nutt, Taki Sarantakis & Scott Young.
Another great post by Hugh Stephens - "The way to promote a strong AI industry, alongside vibrant content industries, is licensing, not loopholes." @melaniejolycan.bsky.social @stevenguilbeault.bsky.social @evansolomon.bsky.social #cdnpoli hughstephensblog.net/2025/11/20/w...
Canada's AI Training Dilemma: Licensing vs. Loopholes
Explore Canada's debate on AI training content rights, as some experts incorrectly advocate for TDM loopholes over licensing.
hughstephensblog.net
November 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Another great post by Hugh Stephens - "The way to promote a strong AI industry, alongside vibrant content industries, is licensing, not loopholes." @melaniejolycan.bsky.social @stevenguilbeault.bsky.social @evansolomon.bsky.social #cdnpoli hughstephensblog.net/2025/11/20/w...
Sincerest congratulations from the team at Access Copyright to Souvankham!
Souvankham Thammavongsa is the winner of the 2025 #GillerPrize for her novel, PICK A COLOUR. gillerprize.ca/souvankham-t...
Souvankham Thammavongsa is the Winner of the 2025 Giller Prize
November 17, 2025 (Toronto, Ontario) – Souvankham Thammavongsa has been named the winner of the 2025 Giller Prize for her novel, Pick a Colour, published by Knopf Canada, taking home $100,000.
The an...
gillerprize.ca
November 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Sincerest congratulations from the team at Access Copyright to Souvankham!
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On the Q&Q Job Board:
• Call for Board Directors @accesscopyright.bsky.social
• Marketing Specialist @uoftpress.bsky.social
• Jean Wilson Diversity in Publishing Fellowship @ubcpress.bsky.social
• Editorial Project Manager/Editor @arvaaqpress.bsky.social
For more details: bit.ly/48CrXpc
• Call for Board Directors @accesscopyright.bsky.social
• Marketing Specialist @uoftpress.bsky.social
• Jean Wilson Diversity in Publishing Fellowship @ubcpress.bsky.social
• Editorial Project Manager/Editor @arvaaqpress.bsky.social
For more details: bit.ly/48CrXpc
November 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
On the Q&Q Job Board:
• Call for Board Directors @accesscopyright.bsky.social
• Marketing Specialist @uoftpress.bsky.social
• Jean Wilson Diversity in Publishing Fellowship @ubcpress.bsky.social
• Editorial Project Manager/Editor @arvaaqpress.bsky.social
For more details: bit.ly/48CrXpc
• Call for Board Directors @accesscopyright.bsky.social
• Marketing Specialist @uoftpress.bsky.social
• Jean Wilson Diversity in Publishing Fellowship @ubcpress.bsky.social
• Editorial Project Manager/Editor @arvaaqpress.bsky.social
For more details: bit.ly/48CrXpc
Are you looking to contribute to Canada’s creative economy in a Board Director capacity? We are currently recruiting for those interested in serving on our Board. Learn more: www.accesscopyright.ca/media/announ...
November 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Are you looking to contribute to Canada’s creative economy in a Board Director capacity? We are currently recruiting for those interested in serving on our Board. Learn more: www.accesscopyright.ca/media/announ...
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Today we’re releasing the vinyl of Is This What We Want?, the silent album from 1000+ musicians protesting the UK government’s plans on AI & copyright.
New (silent) bonus track by Paul McCartney.
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New (silent) bonus track by Paul McCartney.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Today we’re releasing the vinyl of Is This What We Want?, the silent album from 1000+ musicians protesting the UK government’s plans on AI & copyright.
New (silent) bonus track by Paul McCartney.
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New (silent) bonus track by Paul McCartney.
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A fair and ethical AI ecosystem should be based on the "ART" principles: Authorization, Remuneration & Transparency. @melaniejolycan.bsky.social @stevenguilbeault.bsky.social @evansolomon.bsky.social financialpost.com/pmn/with-the...
With the rise of AI 'slop,' Canada's creative sector sets sights on licensing regime
OTTAWA — On Nov. 1, Xania Monet appeared for the first time on the Adult R&B Billboard chart. One week later, the song ‘Walk my Walk’ by Breaking Rust topped Billbo…
financialpost.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
A fair and ethical AI ecosystem should be based on the "ART" principles: Authorization, Remuneration & Transparency. @melaniejolycan.bsky.social @stevenguilbeault.bsky.social @evansolomon.bsky.social financialpost.com/pmn/with-the...
Congratulations to the 2025 Writers' Trust award winners - great to see AC affiliates Bren Simmers & Sheree Fitch honoured last night. www.cbc.ca/books/maria-...
Maria Reva, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson among 2025 Writers' Trust literary prize winners | CBC Books
More than $375,000 was given out across seven prizes, recognizing fiction, non-fiction and poetry.
www.cbc.ca
November 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Congratulations to the 2025 Writers' Trust award winners - great to see AC affiliates Bren Simmers & Sheree Fitch honoured last night. www.cbc.ca/books/maria-...
Sending our congratulations to this year's winners, including AC affiliates Madeleine Thien and Gillian Sze.
Announcing...the winners of the 2025 QWF Literary Awards!
Congratulations to all of last night's winners!
https://qwf.org/the-winners-of-the-2025-qwf-literary-awards/
Congratulations to all of last night's winners!
https://qwf.org/the-winners-of-the-2025-qwf-literary-awards/
The Winners of the 2025 QWF Literary Awards - Quebec Writers' Federation
On November 10, Quebec’s English-language literary community gathered for the 2025 QWF Literary Awards Gala. Ten winners were revealed in seven categories: first book, spoken word, children’s and young adult literature, non-fiction, poetry, translation, and fiction.
qwf.org
November 13, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Sending our congratulations to this year's winners, including AC affiliates Madeleine Thien and Gillian Sze.
"Strong cultural industries enable the development of strong content licensing markets for AI development, enabling a virtuous circle of further creativity." hughstephensblog.net/2025/11/09/a...
@melaniejolycan.bsky.social @stevenguilbeault.bsky.social @evansolomon.bsky.social
@melaniejolycan.bsky.social @stevenguilbeault.bsky.social @evansolomon.bsky.social
TDM Licensing Risks: Navigating AI and Copyright Challenges
Explore the risks of Text and Data Mining exceptions and compulsory licensing for AI, highlighting the challenges for content creators in Asia.
hughstephensblog.net
November 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
"Strong cultural industries enable the development of strong content licensing markets for AI development, enabling a virtuous circle of further creativity." hughstephensblog.net/2025/11/09/a...
@melaniejolycan.bsky.social @stevenguilbeault.bsky.social @evansolomon.bsky.social
@melaniejolycan.bsky.social @stevenguilbeault.bsky.social @evansolomon.bsky.social
Congratulations to this year's Governor General’s Literary Awards winners, including AC affiliates Karen Solie, @clairecameron.bsky.social & Heather Smith. quillandquire.com/omni/kyle-ed...
Kyle Edwards, Claire Cameron, Karen Solie among Governor General’s award winners - Quill and Quire
Winning writers, illustrators, and translators receive $25,000, while publishers receive $3,000 to promote the winning titles. Finalists each receive $1,000.
quillandquire.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Congratulations to this year's Governor General’s Literary Awards winners, including AC affiliates Karen Solie, @clairecameron.bsky.social & Heather Smith. quillandquire.com/omni/kyle-ed...
CARFAC & RAAV have been staunch advocates of introducing the Artist's Resale Right in Canada and we are pleased that their hard work has resulted in the federal government reaffirming its commitment to do so through an amendment to the Copyright Act. www.carfac.ca/en/news/the-...
Good news for visual artists in the 2025 Federal Budget — CARFAC
CARFAC and RAAV, the national associations representing visual artists in Canada, are thrilled to see the Artist’s Resale Right in the Federal Budget : “Artists, particularly visual artists, are g...
www.carfac.ca
November 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
CARFAC & RAAV have been staunch advocates of introducing the Artist's Resale Right in Canada and we are pleased that their hard work has resulted in the federal government reaffirming its commitment to do so through an amendment to the Copyright Act. www.carfac.ca/en/news/the-...
Erin Finlay, our Legal Counsel, testified before the Standing Committee of Canadian Heritage on Wednesday as part of the Committee's study on the Effects of Technological Advances in Artificial Intelligence on the Creative Industries. Watch her opening statement: www.linkedin.com/posts/access...
Erin Finlay, our Legal Counsel, testified before the Standing Committee of Canadian Heritage on Wednesday as part of the Committee's study on the Effects of Technological Advances in Artificial… |...
Erin Finlay, our Legal Counsel, testified before the Standing Committee of Canadian Heritage on Wednesday as part of the Committee's study on the Effects of Technological Advances in Artificial Intell...
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October 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Erin Finlay, our Legal Counsel, testified before the Standing Committee of Canadian Heritage on Wednesday as part of the Committee's study on the Effects of Technological Advances in Artificial Intelligence on the Creative Industries. Watch her opening statement: www.linkedin.com/posts/access...
Access Copyright extends its congratulations to this year's finalists for the Governor General's Literary Awards. www.cbc.ca/books/vinh-n...
Vinh Nguyen, katherena vermette and Lorna Goodison among finalists for $25K Governor General's Literary Awards | CBC Books
The prizes recognize the best Canadian books in seven categories, from fiction to kids' books.
www.cbc.ca
October 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Access Copyright extends its congratulations to this year's finalists for the Governor General's Literary Awards. www.cbc.ca/books/vinh-n...
We're glad Peter's Payback cheque got to him and appreciated his video outlining our work to provide content users with licensed access to published works so that creators like Peter can be fairly compensated.
Check out his video here: instagram.com/p/DQDSXN1gRji/
Check out his video here: instagram.com/p/DQDSXN1gRji/
October 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
We're glad Peter's Payback cheque got to him and appreciated his video outlining our work to provide content users with licensed access to published works so that creators like Peter can be fairly compensated.
Check out his video here: instagram.com/p/DQDSXN1gRji/
Check out his video here: instagram.com/p/DQDSXN1gRji/
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📣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. 📚
Join us to break down the business of books—from editing and design to sales, distribution, finances, and beyond. 📚
October 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
📣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. 📚
Join us to break down the business of books—from editing and design to sales, distribution, finances, and beyond. 📚
@workinculture.bsky.social has launched Making It Work 2025 to capture the current realities facing Ontario's arts, culture, and creative workforce. Artists, cultural workers, creative entrepreneurs - your experience matters.
Take the survey: bit.ly/MakingItWork... (Open Oct 1-27)
Take the survey: bit.ly/MakingItWork... (Open Oct 1-27)
October 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
@workinculture.bsky.social has launched Making It Work 2025 to capture the current realities facing Ontario's arts, culture, and creative workforce. Artists, cultural workers, creative entrepreneurs - your experience matters.
Take the survey: bit.ly/MakingItWork... (Open Oct 1-27)
Take the survey: bit.ly/MakingItWork... (Open Oct 1-27)