...@asiancanadian.bsky.social, @bcyukonbookprizes.bsky.social, @brocktonwriters.bsky.social, Funny Pages Society, gritLIT, IBBY Canada, NorthWords Writers Festival Society, @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social, the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild, Telling Tales, the Victoria Festival of Authors Society, ... 2/3
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Access Copyright Foundation is pleased to announce the 16 organizations it has awarded Events Grants for its 2025 round of funding totaling $100,000.
Please join us in congratulating @afterwordsliterary.bsky.social, @albertamags.bsky.social, Anskohk Aboriginal Writers' Circle Inc., ... 1/3
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Presenting the 2026 Shields Prize Jury:
Carmen Maria Machado (Jury Chair), Ivan Coyote, Cherie Dimaline, Chitra Divakaruni, and Deesha Philyaw.
Learn more: carolshieldsprizeforfiction.com/2026-prize-j... and please join us in celebrating them! 🎉
03.02.2026 15:03 — 👍 9 🔁 6 💬 1 📌 0
Event – Valuing Human Creativity in the Age of AI
The CDCE organizes a day of dialogue entitled “Valuing Human Creativity in the Age of AI – On the Road to the National Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Culture.”
📅 February 11, 2026 | #Ottawa
At the National Arts Centre, @cdec-cdce.bsky.social invites you to a day of dialogue on the impact of #AI on the creative industries, bringing together Canadian, Indigenous, and international perspectives.
🔗 cdec-cdce.org/en/events/ev...
19.01.2026 17:40 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
We extend our congratulations to Mark on this well-deserved honour!
22.01.2026 14:37 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Congratulations to @mirandajoli.bsky.social & Padma Viswanathan on being among this year's nominees for the Republic of Consciousness Prize.
22.01.2026 14:31 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Access Copyright Foundation Marian Hebb Research Grant Applications. Deadline: February 15, 2026
Access Copyright Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026 round of funding for its Marian Hebb Research Grant program.
Access Copyright Foundation is accepting applications for its Marian Hebb Research Grant program until Feb. 15.
If you're hoping to undertake research to result in a publishable work & looking for support, we hope you'll consider applying for a grant.
www.acfoundation.ca/2025/12/17/a...
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Happy New Year!
We are pleased to share that our business-systems update has finished and all affected portals are now back online. More details on accessing our updated portals can be found here: www.accesscopyright.ca/media/announ...
05.01.2026 18:53 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
We are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for Access Copyright Foundation's 2026 round of Marian Hebb Research Grant funding.
Deadline for applications is February 15, 2026.
All the information you need to apply is here: www.acfoundation.ca/2025/12/17/a...
18.12.2025 13:41 — 👍 3 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
🚨 The UK government just published a breakdown of the responses to its consultation on AI & copyright:
- 95% of respondents want AI companies to pay for their training data (made up of 88% saying strengthen copyright law, & 7% saying leave it as is)
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Our systems are now offline as we undertake an upgrade of our business systems which we expect will be completed on January 5, 2026. Learn more here: accesscopyright.ca/media/announ...
17.12.2025 13:59 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Our Nominating Committee is continuing to accept applications from those interested in contributing to Access Copyright in a Board director capacity. Our posting has all the details you need to apply with confidence: accesscopyright.ca/media/announ...
11.12.2025 16:51 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief of Publishing Perspectives, Dies - Publishing Perspectives
International journalist, moderator, and Editor-in-Chief of Publishing Perspectives, Porter Anderson has died.
Access Copyright is profoundly sad to learn of the passing of Porter Anderson. Our thoughts are with Porter's loved ones and all those in the publishing industry who knew or worked closely with him. May his memory be a blessing. publishingperspectives.com/2025/12/port...
03.12.2025 21:05 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Access Copyright is planning an upgrade of its business systems at the end of this year. While this upgrade is taking place (scheduled to begin on Dec. 17, 2025 and end on Jan. 5, 2026) several platforms will be offline. Learn more: www.accesscopyright.ca/media/announ...
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We would also like to thank the Hon. @stevenguilbeault.bsky.social for his years of service in the Culture portfolio and for being a keen, enthusiastic champion of Canada’s creative community. 3/3
01.12.2025 20:56 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We look forward to working with you to ensure that Canadian writers, visual artists, and publishers have the legislative and regulatory tools they need to create and produce new works that reflect the Canadian experience. 2/3
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Congratulations to the Hon. Marc Miller on being appointed the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages. 1/3
01.12.2025 20:56 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
IA : le Canada face au défi du droit d’auteur
Des organismes artistiques craignent des impacts de cette technologie sur leurs industries et en ont fait part au Comité permanent du patrimoine canadien.
I spoke with Sarah Tomlinson at CBC/Radio-Canada about professional creative work and artificial intelligence. You should read the article but, really, the sign over my right shoulder says all you need to know.
Don't make me tap the sign.
ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/220...
27.11.2025 15:42 — 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Congratulations to @vincebeiser.bsky.social, winner of the 2025 #BalsilliePrize for Public Policy for his book Power Metal: The Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future. Beiser was selected by a jury composed of Samantha Nutt, Taki Sarantakis & Scott Young.
26.11.2025 03:10 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 3
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.
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...
25.11.2025 14:42 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Sincerest congratulations from the team at Access Copyright to Souvankham!
19.11.2025 18:33 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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
19.11.2025 16:58 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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...
19.11.2025 16:55 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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17.11.2025 09:56 — 👍 24 🔁 13 💬 1 📌 1
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Past lives in activism and community radio.
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CEO of Fairly Trained / Composer. Working towards fairer training data practices in generative AI.
Writing non-fiction, op-eds (Montreal Gazette), sometimes a little political satire in McSweeney's and Points in Case. Editing. Proofreading. Translating. Learner of rare and endangered languages. Reposting gifted articles when I can.
