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Eden Robinson photo by Red Works Photography
Eden Robinson
Novelist and Short Fiction Writer (Photo: Red Works Photography)
The Writers' Union of Canada defends not just its membership but all authors in Canada from ongoing devaluation of copyright. Our livelihood depends on having strong voices and leadership tackling these pivotal issues.

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Oct. 27 2026

The Writers' Union of Canada

We are thrilled to share the Fall 2026 issue of Write magazine. Topics include a decade of Toronto SFF Writers; what writers from southern Canada get wrong about the North; and rest as a radical act.READ ONLINEIn this issue:Letter from the Editor, Philip MoscovitchLetter from the Chair, Kim…

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