FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APMA boasts influx of new talent Jan 3, 2019: James Langer, President of the Atlantic Publishers Marketing Association (APMA), is pleased to announce that Lisa Harrison has joined the association as its new Chief Executive Officer and that, on January 21, 2019, Alex Liot will be the new Chief Marketing Officer. Harrison brings over 12 years of … [Read more...]
Report calls for action as Canadian books disappear from bookstore and library shelves
FOR RELEASE – 13 December 2018 Report calls for action as Canadian books disappear from bookstore and library shelves Canadian books are slowly disappearing from bookstore and library shelves in Canada, and Canadians are reading them less, according to a new report by a volunteer industry task force. “The book industry needs to take urgent action at the … [Read more...]
Study: Canada’s policy on foreign control in the book industry is ineffective
MONTREAL, QUEBEC—(June 6, 2018)—On the occasion of its 2018 Annual General Meeting, today the Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP) released Net Benefit: Canada’s Policy on Foreign Investment in the Book Industry. This longitudinal study commissioned by the association’s membership in 2017, was sparked by renewed public discussion in 2017 around the sale of McClelland and … [Read more...]
Nova Scotia publishers’ proposal would enable teachers to buy classroom books in local bookstores
(Halifax) - The Atlantic Publishers Marketing Association (APMA) is submitting a proposal to the McNeil Government which would enable teachers to buy classroom books in local bookstores. The proposal is in response to a recommendation in the Avis Glaze Report that the Department of Education and Early Childhood Education look at a new model for buying and distributing books … [Read more...]
APMA Best Atlantic Published Book Award Shortlist
For Immediate Release April 16, 2018 (Halifax, NS) Shortlisted Books for 2018 APMA Best Atlantic Published Book Award The Atlantic Publishers Marketing Association is pleased to announce a shortlist of five books for the 2018 Best Atlantic Published Book Award. A cash prize of $3,000 will be awarded to the publisher and a cash prize of $1,000 to the author, to be shared … [Read more...]
Nova Scotia publishers’ proposal would enable teachers to buy classroom books in local bookstores
(Halifax) - The Atlantic Publishers Marketing Association (APMA) will be holding a news conference at Province House on Monday, April 16 to present a proposal which would enable teachers to buy classroom books in local bookstores. The proposal is in response to a recommendation in the Avis Glaze Report that the Department of Education and Early Childhood Education look at a … [Read more...]
Court Decision a Big Win for Creators and Publishers
Toronto, July 12– Access Copyright is pleased that the Federal Court of Canada upheld the rights of creators and publishers with its judgment on fair dealing which has helped to clarify its application in the context of the educational system. On July 12, 2017, the Federal Court issued its decision in the action between Access Copyright and York University. Access … [Read more...]
Michael de Adder’s You Might Be From Canada If… Tops National Bestseller List
Nova Scotia political cartoonist Michael de Adder and publisher John MacIntyre scored a number one Canadian bestseller this weekend with You Might Be from Canada If... The book topped the Globe and Mail’s national bestseller list based on bookstore sales across the country. Featuring cartoons by Nova Scotia cartoonist Michael de Adder, the book has been in stores for just a … [Read more...]
Breakwater Books Ltd. acquires Creative Book Publishing
May 29, 2017 For immediate release The independently owned Breakwater Books announced today the purchase of Creative Book Publishing from TC Media. The acquisition represents the unification of the province’s two most-reputable literary publishers under the Breakwater banner. This transaction is effective immediately and includes the purchase of over 230 … [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...]