The president and CEO emeritus of BookNet Canada died on August 27. “It is impossible to imagine Canadian publishing functioning without Noah Genner’s contributions,” said Jack Illingworth, executive director of the Association of Canadian Publishers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
Seeing no follow-through on the Canadian government's promise to review the Copyright Modernization Act, a coalition asks for a meeting. The post Canadian Publishing Calls Out Ottawa’s Inaction appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2023-11-30 18:54:10 UTC ]
The Indigenous Editors Association is working to broaden the Indigenous presence in all aspects of Canadian publishing. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-31 04:00:00 UTC ]
From book fair stands to support for diversity and accessibility, Livres Canada Books is celebrating 50 years of key support for the Canadian book industry. (Sponsored) The post Livres Canada Books: 50 Years Supporting Canadian Publishing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2022-11-15 15:02:21 UTC ]
After a decade of wrenching struggle, Canada's new federal budget specifically promises relief for beleaguered, unpaid copyright holders. The post Canadian Publishing Hails Ottawa’s Copyright Commitment appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2022-04-10 19:16:58 UTC ]
The Canadian publishing industry has been dealt yet another blow in its long-running dispute over copyright and fair use in education. The post Canadian Publishers: Supreme Court Copyright Ruling Is ‘Discouraging’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2021-08-03 18:28:20 UTC ]
On Thursday, McClatchy—the publicly-traded owner of 30 local newspapers, including the Miami Herald, the Charlotte Observer, and the Kansas City Star—filed for bankruptcy. The company will continue to operate, but is seeking relief from debt and pension obligations; if that goes to plan, it’ll... Continue reading >> [ Source: Columbia Journalism Review | 2020-02-17 13:11:10 UTC ]
From the outside, it is easy to make the wrong assumption about Canadian publishing. Yes, there are two very different publishing scenes in Canada: French language and English language. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Publishers hustle to open new sales channels abroad and deliver enticing titles while challenged by flat sales and problematic politics. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
The 'new influencers,' a panel in Montréal's professional program asserted, are the ones who can reach consumer-readers where they live. The post Talking About the ‘New Influencers’: Social Media Specialists and Canadian Publishing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
Canadian publishing is dominated by some familiar names: Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, and HarperCollins. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
Livres Canada Books facilitates networking and connections to help the international publishing community to discover the latest from the vibrant Canadian publishing market. The post Livres Canada Books: Your Convenient Connection to Canadian Publishing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2015-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
People on both sides of the debate about how to balance access to educational materials with copyright have been closely watching developments in Canada following changes to Canadian legislation in 2012. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
Despite some trouble spots, Canadian publishers are seeing opportunites for growth. Check out our special report on the state of Canadian publishing to get the scoop on what's really going on in this market of 34-million. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2013-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]