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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...
Canada's AI Training Dilemma: Licensing vs. Loopholes
Explore Canada's debate on AI training content rights, as some experts incorrectly advocate for TDM loopholes over licensing.
hughstephensblog.net
November 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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!
Souvankham Thammavongsa is the winner of the 2025 #GillerPrize for her novel, PICK A COLOUR. gillerprize.ca/souvankham-t...
Souvankham Thammavongsa is the Winner of the 2025 Giller Prize
November 17, 2025 (Toronto, Ontario) – Souvankham Thammavongsa has been named the winner of the 2025 Giller Prize for her novel, Pick a Colour, published by Knopf Canada, taking home $100,000.
The an...
gillerprize.ca
November 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Sincerest congratulations from the team at Access Copyright to Souvankham!
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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
• 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
November 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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
• 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...
November 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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...
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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.
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New (silent) bonus track by Paul McCartney.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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
New (silent) bonus track by Paul McCartney.
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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...
With the rise of AI 'slop,' Canada's creative sector sets sights on licensing regime
OTTAWA — On Nov. 1, Xania Monet appeared for the first time on the Adult R&B Billboard chart. One week later, the song ‘Walk my Walk’ by Breaking Rust topped Billbo…
financialpost.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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-...
Maria Reva, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson among 2025 Writers' Trust literary prize winners | CBC Books
More than $375,000 was given out across seven prizes, recognizing fiction, non-fiction and poetry.
www.cbc.ca
November 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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.
Announcing...the winners of the 2025 QWF Literary Awards!
Congratulations to all of last night's winners!
https://qwf.org/the-winners-of-the-2025-qwf-literary-awards/
Congratulations to all of last night's winners!
https://qwf.org/the-winners-of-the-2025-qwf-literary-awards/
The Winners of the 2025 QWF Literary Awards - Quebec Writers' Federation
On November 10, Quebec’s English-language literary community gathered for the 2025 QWF Literary Awards Gala. Ten winners were revealed in seven categories: first book, spoken word, children’s and young adult literature, non-fiction, poetry, translation, and fiction.
qwf.org
November 13, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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
@melaniejolycan.bsky.social @stevenguilbeault.bsky.social @evansolomon.bsky.social
TDM Licensing Risks: Navigating AI and Copyright Challenges
Explore the risks of Text and Data Mining exceptions and compulsory licensing for AI, highlighting the challenges for content creators in Asia.
hughstephensblog.net
November 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
"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
@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...
Kyle Edwards, Claire Cameron, Karen Solie among Governor General’s award winners - Quill and Quire
Winning writers, illustrators, and translators receive $25,000, while publishers receive $3,000 to promote the winning titles. Finalists each receive $1,000.
quillandquire.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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-...
Good news for visual artists in the 2025 Federal Budget — CARFAC
CARFAC and RAAV, the national associations representing visual artists in Canada, are thrilled to see the Artist’s Resale Right in the Federal Budget : “Artists, particularly visual artists, are g...
www.carfac.ca
November 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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...
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… |...
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 Intell...
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October 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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...
Vinh Nguyen, katherena vermette and Lorna Goodison among finalists for $25K Governor General's Literary Awards | CBC Books
The prizes recognize the best Canadian books in seven categories, from fiction to kids' books.
www.cbc.ca
October 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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/
Check out his video here: instagram.com/p/DQDSXN1gRji/
October 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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/
Check out his video here: instagram.com/p/DQDSXN1gRji/
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📣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. 📚
Join us to break down the business of books—from editing and design to sales, distribution, finances, and beyond. 📚
October 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
📣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. 📚
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)
Take the survey: bit.ly/MakingItWork... (Open Oct 1-27)
October 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
@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)
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-...
Canadian Music Organizations Raise Concerns About Artificial Intelligence at the House of Commons
After appearing before the Commons' Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, representatives from SOCAN and Music Publishers Canada tell Billboard Canada their priorities.
ca.billboard.com
October 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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-...
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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...
October 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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...
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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...
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...
The 2025 QWF Literary Awards Finalists - Quebec Writers' Federation
The Quebec Writers’ Federation has announced the finalists for the 2025 QWF Literary Awards.
qwf.org
October 15, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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...
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...
Why a Wide TDM Exception Could Harm Copyright Protection
Explore the clash between copyright laws and AI training in Canada, and why a wide TDM exception could harm the creative sector's interests.
hughstephensblog.net
October 15, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Good piece here by Hugh Stephens - well worth a read. hughstephensblog.net/2025/10/13/c...
Congratulations to AC affiliate Thao Lam!
🏆 EVERYBELLY by Thao Lam is the winner of the KIRKUS PRIZE for Young Readers' Literature! 🎉
Huge congratulations to the incredible Thao Lam! 🎊
Learn more about EVERYBELLY here: houseofanansi.com/products/eve...
Huge congratulations to the incredible Thao Lam! 🎊
Learn more about EVERYBELLY here: houseofanansi.com/products/eve...
October 15, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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...
2025 Payback payment details
Access Copyright has distributed this year’s Payback payment to our creator affiliates.
www.accesscopyright.ca
October 14, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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."
Music industry asks MPs for action on unauthorized use of works by generative AI
Music industry asks MPs for action on unauthorized use of works by generative AI
The music industry is calling on the government to take action to address unauthorized use of music by generative AI systems.
bit.ly
October 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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...
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...
2025 Payback payment details
Access Copyright began distribution of this year’s Payback payment to our creator affiliates on October 9.
www.accesscopyright.ca
October 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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...
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.
We are thrilled to be able to reveal this year's T.S. Eliot Prize shortlist!
Our judges have chosen ten books "of great range, suggestiveness and power; from Entebbe to Manitoba... there is something here for everyone."
Find out more now: tseliot.com/prize/news/
Our judges have chosen ten books "of great range, suggestiveness and power; from Entebbe to Manitoba... there is something here for everyone."
Find out more now: tseliot.com/prize/news/
October 8, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Congratulations to AC affiliate Karen Solie on being shortlisted for the 2025 T.S. Eliot Prize.