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Kevin Chong

Fiction and Nonfiction Writer (Photo: Andrew Querner)

I wouldn't want to think of the kind of literary landscape we would be inhabiting without TWUC, and can only wishfully imagine the good work that could be accomplished if every Canadian writer became a part of it.

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Upcoming Webinars

The Writers’ Union of Canada presents webinars on a range of craft and business topics for writers. All TWUC webinars are closed captioned. Learn more about accessibility at the Union. The following webinars are open to the public; members of the Union can find special member-exclusive webinars and recordings in the TWUC Member Portal.

23 Sep

2:00 pm ET
11:00 am PT

AI and Copyright with Access Copyright

As the development of Generative AI accelerates, the legal and regulatory frameworks governing the technology remain uncertain.

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Member Announcement

Sep. 15 2026

Funding for Alberta artists

Elizabeth Haynes

Canada Council for the ArtsFunding for Alberta artistsSeptember 30, 20266-7:30pmZoomRegister hereMeet Francine Cunningham, Artist Liaison Consultant for the Canada Council for the Arts' Alberta Focus Initiative, and learn about grants, awards and opportunities available to Alberta-based artists. The…