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
Member Hub: Reports & Generative AI Discussion
March 26, 2026 | Online | 2:00-3:30pm ET
An integral part of the L&D program, Member Hubs provide BPC members with a virtual space to share news about their organizations, seek guidance from their peers, invite collaboration, and discuss shared challenges.
The generative AI discussion will be roundtable style with brief opening comments from Lauren Perruzza (ED, Literary Press Group) after attending the National Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Culture.
Leadership
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Victoria Buchy, Managing Director
Book and Periodical Council
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Nic Brewer, Chair
Artistic Programming Director, League of Canadian Poets
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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