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.
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.
Next Learning & Development Session
Cross-Canada Business with Independent Booksellers
June 25, 2026 | Online | 1:00-2:00pm ET
Presented in partnership with CIBA
Join us for a free panel discussion with independent booksellers from across Canada to hear more about what’s been happening in the bookstore scene over the last year. We’ll be exploring trends in customer tastes, surprise hits, new and recurring challenges and more during this relaxed conversational setting with the opportunity for Q&A from participants.
Guest panelists:
Mike Hamm - Bookmark Halifax
Cole Davidson - Spaniel's Tale, Ottawa
Brandi Morpurgo -Daisy Chain Book Co, Edmonton & Beaumont
Shannon MacNaughton - Slow Burn Books, Calgary
Moderated by Laura Carter, Executive Director, CIBA.
Free registration for non-members of BPC. The BPC’s AGM will follow the event for BPC members/delegates only.
The Learning & Development Series is presented with the support of Ontario Creates.
Leadership
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Victoria Buchy, Managing Director
Book and Periodical Council
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Nic Brewer, Chair
Author
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Lauren Stewart, Vice-Chair
President & CEO, BookNet Canada
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Michelle Arbuckle, Past Chair
Executive Director, Ontario Library Association
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Siobhan O'Connor, Treasurer
COO, The Writers’ Union of Canada
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Kate Edwards, Board member
Chief Executive Officer, Access Copyright
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Annie Gibson, Board member
Publisher, Playwrights Canada Press
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Lauren Perruzza, Board member
Executive Director, Literary Press Group
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Brandi Tanner, Board member
Administrative Director, Canadian Authors Association