Supporting the written-word sector in Canada with collaboration, knowledge sharing, and capacity building.
The Book and Periodical Council was formed in 1975 as the Book and Periodical Development Council to provide a venue for members to discuss industry issues, address mutual concerns and undertake projects for the benefit of Canadian writing and publishing.
The BPC is the umbrella organization for Canadian associations that are or whose members are primarily involved with the writing, editing, translating, publishing, producing, distributing, lending, marketing, reading and selling of written words.
One of the primary goals of the Book and Periodical Council is to function as a forum for its member associations to network, identify common goals and coordinate action to benefit the Canadian writing and publishing industry.
Next Learning & Development Session
Fund-a-palooza: Practical Strategic Grant Planning
February 12, 2026 | Online | 2:00pm ET
Join the BPC with literary arts expert and arts consultant Diane Davy for a practical approach to strategically identifying and evaluating grant opportunities for your project or organization.
The presentation will look at strategizing upfront and throughout the process to maximize the potential of success. We all know we cannot be successful in all our applications but we can minimize wasteful effort and streamline the process to help reduce the stress involved.
Free registration for BPC members and their members. Early bird non-member tickets now available!
Leadership
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Victoria Buchy, Managing Director
Book and Periodical Council
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Nic Brewer, Chair
Artistic Programming Director, League of Canadian Poets
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Lauren Stewart, Vice-Chair
President & CEO, BookNet Canada
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Michelle Arbuckle, Past Chair
Executive Director, Ontario Library Association
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Siobhan O'Connor, Treasurer
COO, The Writers’ Union of Canada
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Kate Edwards, Board member
Chief Executive Officer, Access Copyright
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Annie Gibson, Board member
Publisher, Playwrights Canada Press
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Lauren Perruzza, Board member
Executive Director, Literary Press Group
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Brandi Tanner, Board member
Administrative Director, Canadian Authors Association