What's Happening

Celebrate Freedom to Read Week February 24-March 4, 2013 Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed them under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Visit www.freedomtoread.ca.

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Find out what’s happening in the Canadian publishing industry.

News and Events

Read the latest Publishing News or browse the Calendar of Events.

BPC Initiatives

As the umbrella organization for Canadian publishing, the Book and Periodical Council works to raise public awareness through initiatives relating to reading, writing, publishing, distribution and freedom of expression:

• Book Summit
• Freedom to Read Week
• The Idea Exchange

For the latest updates, see BPC News.

Member Initiatives

Our full members and associate members are involved in a wide array of activities to promote Canadian publishing and professional development, such as the annual Word on the Street festival.

For the latest updates, see Member News.