Lobbying Information
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Operating grant, contributions to projects in technology development, research, marketing, professional development
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Lobbying to amend the Copyright Modernization Act. Amend the section (old section 21) to limit fair dealing exemption for education.
Policies or Program
- Increase funding to the Canada Book Fund and maintain all other programs that support writing and publishing in Canada.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots communication
Government Institutions
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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House of Commons
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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Senate of Canada
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
The Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP) represents Canadian-owned book publishers, with members from all provinces, and from all publishing sectors: literary, general, trade, children's, scholarly and educational. In all its activities, the ACP aims to promote the writing, publishing, distribution and promotion of Canadian books.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Kate EDWARDS,
Executive Director
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Full Member: Book publisher which must have its head office in Canada and be at least 75% Canadian-owned and -controlled. Must have been in business for at least two years from date of publication of first Canadian-authored title. Must have published at least four Canadian-authored titles in the previous year, and must continue to publish at least four Canadian-authored titles each year thereafter. Must have at least 10 titles in print, of which no more than 25% are published by owners or directors of the company. Active members have full voting privileges.
Associate Member: Book publisher which must have its head office in Canada and be at least 75% Canadian-owned and -controlled. Publication of Canadian-authored books must be an important part of the company's business. Must have at least two original Canadian books published within the past three years, of which no more that 25% are published by owners or directors of the company. Associate members may attend meetings, but have no voting privileges.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2022-03-31
List of Government Funding
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Government Institution
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Funding Received in Last Financial Year
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Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
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Canada Council for the Arts
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$221,000.00
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Yes
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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$114,509.00
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Yes
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Ontario Creates
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$20,000.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
Studio 257A
401 Richmond St. W.
Toronto, ON M5V 3A8
Canada
Telephone number:
416-487-6116
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Kate Edwards,
Executive Director |
No public offices held
