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The Association of Canadian Publishers is the voice of Canadian independent book publishers.
📣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. 📚
October 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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
October 2, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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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September 16, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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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July 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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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June 30, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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!
June 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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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June 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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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June 6, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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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
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Industry salaries have risen since 2018, ACP salary survey shows - Quill and Quire
The ACP 2024 Canadian Book Publishing Industry Salary Survey found that the average annual compensation in the Canadian book biz is $64,580 – up from $50,246 in 2018, the most recent year a salary sur...
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April 29, 2025 at 3:13 PM
📢 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-...
April 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
📚 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.
April 23, 2025 at 6:20 PM
📣 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...
November 18, 2024 at 10:01 PM