Happy New Year! We are pleased to share that our business-systems update has finished and all affected portals are now back online. More details on accessing our updated portals can be found here: www.accesscopyright.ca/media/announ...

We are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for Access Copyright Foundation's 2026 round of Marian Hebb Research Grant funding. Deadline for applications is February 15, 2026. All the information you need to apply is here: www.acfoundation.ca/2025/12/17/a...

🚨 The UK government just published a breakdown of the responses to its consultation on AI & copyright: - 95% of respondents want AI companies to pay for their training data (made up of 88% saying strengthen copyright law, & 7% saying leave it as is) 🧵 1/2

Our systems are now offline as we undertake an upgrade of our business systems which we expect will be completed on January 5, 2026. Learn more here: accesscopyright.ca/media/announ...

Our Nominating Committee is continuing to accept applications from those interested in contributing to Access Copyright in a Board director capacity. Our posting has all the details you need to apply with confidence: accesscopyright.ca/media/announ...

Access Copyright is profoundly sad to learn of the passing of Porter Anderson. Our thoughts are with Porter's loved ones and all those in the publishing industry who knew or worked closely with him. May his memory be a blessing. publishingperspectives.com/2025/12/port...

Access Copyright is planning an upgrade of its business systems at the end of this year. While this upgrade is taking place (scheduled to begin on Dec. 17, 2025 and end on Jan. 5, 2026) several platforms will be offline. Learn more: www.accesscopyright.ca/media/announ...

Congratulations to the Hon. Marc Miller on being appointed the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages. 1/3

I spoke with Sarah Tomlinson at CBC/Radio-Canada about professional creative work and artificial intelligence. You should read the article but, really, the sign over my right shoulder says all you need to know. Don't make me tap the sign. ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/220...

Congratulations to @vincebeiser.bsky.social, winner of the 2025 #BalsilliePrize for Public Policy for his book Power Metal: The Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future. Beiser was selected by a jury composed of Samantha Nutt, Taki Sarantakis & Scott Young.

Another great post by Hugh Stephens - "The way to promote a strong AI industry, alongside vibrant content industries, is licensing, not loopholes." @melaniejolycan.bsky.social @stevenguilbeault.bsky.social @evansolomon.bsky.social #cdnpoli hughstephensblog.net/2025/11/20/w...

Sincerest congratulations from the team at Access Copyright to Souvankham!

On the Q&Q Job Board: • Call for Board Directors @accesscopyright.bsky.social • Marketing Specialist @uoftpress.bsky.social • Jean Wilson Diversity in Publishing Fellowship @ubcpress.bsky.social • Editorial Project Manager/Editor @arvaaqpress.bsky.social For more details: bit.ly/48CrXpc

Are you looking to contribute to Canada’s creative economy in a Board Director capacity? We are currently recruiting for those interested in serving on our Board. Learn more: www.accesscopyright.ca/media/announ...

Today we’re releasing the vinyl of Is This What We Want?, the silent album from 1000+ musicians protesting the UK government’s plans on AI & copyright. New (silent) bonus track by Paul McCartney. 🧵 1/4

A fair and ethical AI ecosystem should be based on the "ART" principles: Authorization, Remuneration & Transparency. @melaniejolycan.bsky.social @stevenguilbeault.bsky.social @evansolomon.bsky.social financialpost.com/pmn/with-the...

Congratulations to the 2025 Writers' Trust award winners - great to see AC affiliates Bren Simmers & Sheree Fitch honoured last night. www.cbc.ca/books/maria-...

Sending our congratulations to this year's winners, including AC affiliates Madeleine Thien and Gillian Sze.

"Strong cultural industries enable the development of strong content licensing markets for AI development, enabling a virtuous circle of further creativity." hughstephensblog.net/2025/11/09/a... @melaniejolycan.bsky.social @stevenguilbeault.bsky.social @evansolomon.bsky.social

Congratulations to this year's Governor General’s Literary Awards winners, including AC affiliates Karen Solie, @clairecameron.bsky.social & Heather Smith. quillandquire.com/omni/kyle-ed...

CARFAC & RAAV have been staunch advocates of introducing the Artist's Resale Right in Canada and we are pleased that their hard work has resulted in the federal government reaffirming its commitment to do so through an amendment to the Copyright Act. www.carfac.ca/en/news/the-...

Erin Finlay, our Legal Counsel, testified before the Standing Committee of Canadian Heritage on Wednesday as part of the Committee's study on the Effects of Technological Advances in Artificial Intelligence on the Creative Industries. Watch her opening statement: www.linkedin.com/posts/access...

Access Copyright extends its congratulations to this year's finalists for the Governor General's Literary Awards. www.cbc.ca/books/vinh-n...

We're glad Peter's Payback cheque got to him and appreciated his video outlining our work to provide content users with licensed access to published works so that creators like Peter can be fairly compensated. Check out his video here: instagram.com/p/DQDSXN1gRji/

📣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. 📚

@workinculture.bsky.social has launched Making It Work 2025 to capture the current realities facing Ontario's arts, culture, and creative workforce. Artists, cultural workers, creative entrepreneurs - your experience matters. Take the survey: bit.ly/MakingItWork... (Open Oct 1-27)

Important advocacy work by Canada's music industry on behalf of Canadian copyright owners, including prioritizing the development of a market in Canada for licensing copyright-protected works for certain AI-related purposes. ca.billboard.com/business/ai-...

Without further ado, we are pleased to announce the Canadian books chosen for the 2026 #ForestofReading program. 🎉 There are so many incredible stories to dive into and we can’t wait for you to discover them all! Visit bit.ly/ForestNomine...

Announcing: The 2025 QWF Literary Awards finalists! 35 finalists have made the shortlists in seven categories: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, first book, translation, spoken word, and children's and young adult literature. See the finalists and learn more about the gala. 👇 qwf.org/the-2025-qwf...

Good piece here by Hugh Stephens - well worth a read. hughstephensblog.net/2025/10/13/c...

Congratulations to AC affiliate Thao Lam!

We are pleased to share that with mail delivery resuming through Canada Post, Payback cheques are in the mail today to eligible creator affiliates. If you receive royalties from us via cheque, please allow extra time for your Payback cheque to get to you. www.accesscopyright.ca/creators/pay...

Margaret McGuffin, CEO of Music Publishers Canada: "We’re in the business of licensing. We know how to do it. And this now needs to extend to the AI companies."

Access Copyright began distribution of this year’s Payback payment to our creator affiliates today. Payments through direct deposit have gone out. Cheque payments will be mailed once the labour disruption involving Canada Post workers is resolved. www.accesscopyright.ca/creators/pay...

Congratulations to AC affiliate Karen Solie on being shortlisted for the 2025 T.S. Eliot Prize.

The winners of the First Nation Communities READ Awards for Indigenous storytelling for 2025-2026 have been announced. Congratulations to Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley and Mary Ann Corbiere as well as AC affiliate Stella Shepard. www.cbc.ca/books/winner...

Congratulations to the authors on this year's Giller Prize shortlist, including AC affiliates @eddyboudeltan.bsky.social, @emmadonoghue.bsky.social & Souvankham Thammavongsa.

Click below for important information from the Writers' Union of Canada for Canadian copyright owners related to the Anthropic copyright settlement. writersunion.ca/news/anthrop...

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

Access Copyright will begin its distribution of this year’s Payback payment to creator affiliates on October 9. More information on this year's payment and how we are responding to the labour disruption at Canada Post is available by clicking below. accesscopyright.ca/creators/pay...

Great to see AC affiliate Rachel Poliquin among those honoured for the 2024 SWCC Book Awards.

Congratulations to everyone honoured at this year's Alberta Book Publishing Awards, including Kieran Leblanc for her many years of service to Canada's publishing sector as the head of the @abbookpub.bsky.social. www.cbc.ca/books/albert...

Our upcoming webinar is for AC affiliates and members looking to learn more about: · Key takeaways from global Generative AI litigation · Government responses to regulating AI · Private-sector responses to this new technology Register for free here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Congratulations to this year's Atwood Gibson Writers’ Trust Prize finalists, including AC affiliates Tim Bowling and Robert McGill. www.cbc.ca/books/5-cana...

Great to see AC affiliates Nina Berkhout, @robmclennan.bsky.social, Denise Chong & Katherine Leyton among this year's Ottawa Book Awards finalists!

Congratulations to everyone longlisted for this year's Giller Prize!

Join us on Wednesday, October 1 at 1:00 p.m. EDT for a one-hour, free online educational session on Generative AI & Strategic Considerations for Creators & Publishers with Erin Finlay, a leading expert on copyright law and AI. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Congratulations to AC affiliate Nalo Hopkinson!

Congratulations to this year's finalists, including AC affiliates Tessa McWatt & @authormiriamtoews.bsky.social.

Access Copyright Foundation is accepting applications for its 2025 round of Events Grants funding. The Events Grants program is ideal for those planning festivals, reading series, conferences, etc. that will celebrate Canadian literary and/or visual arts. www.acfoundation.ca/2025/09/09/c...