Halifax— For Immediate Release— The Atlantic Publishers Marketing Association (APMA) has launched a new campaign and book discovery tool for Atlantic Canadians. This year, life and business have been completely upended, and as Atlantic Canada begins to look forward, there will be am emphasis on community. "Time To #ReadAtlantic" … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Resources for APMA Members
FEDERAL: Government of Canada | Federal Funders | National AssociationsPROVINCIAL: Provincial Governments | Provincial Funders | APMA FEDERAL RESOURCESCanada’s federal response to COVID-19 Government of Canada Avoiding layoffs, rehiring employees and creating new jobs Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS): covering 75% of an employee's wages – … [Read more...]
Newfoundland publishers oppose tax hike on books
Newfoundland book publishers are concerned that changing the tax on printed books purchased in the province from 5% to 15% would be detrimental not only to bookstores and publishers but to the larger issue of literacy in the province. If books become more expensive, reading levels would be negatively impacted and employment opportunities weakened. Whereas most jurisdictions … [Read more...]