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. See Programs and Services.

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.

Our website is currently under construction as part of the organization’s strategic revisioning. Please contact info@thebpc.ca with any questions.

Leadership

  • Annie McClelland, Executive Director

    Book and Periodical Council

  • Michelle Arbuckle, Chair

    Executive Director, Ontario Library Association

  • Lauren Stewart, Vice-Chair

    President & CEO, BookNet Canada

  • Anita Purcell, Past Chair

    Writer and consultant, Canadian Authors Association

  • Siobhan O'Connor, Treasurer

    COO, The Writers’ Union of Canada

  • Nic Brewer, Board member

    Artistic Programming Director, League of Canadian Poets

  • Jazz Cook, Board member

    Acquisitions and Development Editor, Fernwood Publishing

  • Annie Gibson, Board member

    Publisher, Playwrights Canada Press

  • Brandi Tanner, Board member

    Administrative Director, Canadian Authors Association