In Memoriam — Ann Manning Tudor (1936–2026)
Nov 3, 2026
We all believed Ann Manning Tudor would live forever. Or at least until 102. Instead, she died in her Toronto home, at age 89, on September 28, 2026, surrounded by her immediate family. Serendipitously, this date was also her beloved sister Sari’s (Sara Jane) birthday. As she… Read More
Global Rally Against Proposed Australian Copyright Exception
Oct 30, 2026
The government of Australia is contemplating weakening copyright protections for all artists in order to provide broad permission for training uses to developers of artificial intelligence. This is a surprise 180-degree policy turn, after Australian PM Anthony Albanese vowed to… Read More
Industry News – October 2026
Oct 19, 2026
The Latest on Writing and Publishing in Canada ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE | BOOK SALES | PRIZES | POETRY | TAXES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BookNet Canada Report Sees Increased AI Use in Publishing A recent report cooperatively published by… Read More
In Memoriam — Eve Zaremba (1930–2025)
Oct 16, 2026
Long-time Writers’ Union member Eve Zaremba died peacefully at age 94, with the assistance of MAID, at home on October 8, 2025, lovingly held by her wife of 47 years, Ottie Lockey. We will always remember her courage, determination, curiosity, and humour.Born in Kalisz, Poland,… Read More
Writers’ Union Petitions Parliament for Regulation of Artificial Intelligence
Sep 24, 2026
The Writers’ Union of Canada (TWUC) has launched a Parliamentary Petition urging the government to act swiftly on the regulation of artificial intelligence, especially where the fast-moving technology interacts with professional creation. “It’s clear most people right now… Read More
In Memoriam — Mary Ann MacDonald (1954–2026)
Sep 15, 2026
Mary Ann MacDonald was born in Woodstock, New Brunswick in 1954 to John Donald MacDonald and Freda Margaret “Maggie” MacDonald (nee Christie). Her childhood took her to several parts of Canada, including Westville, Nova Scotia and Kincardine, Goderich and Windsor, Ontario. She… Read More
In Memoriam — Eugene Benson (1928–2026)
Jul 29, 2026
The Writers’ Union of Canada is deeply saddened by the death of Eugene Benson, who served as the Union’s Chair in 1983-84, and was a great friend and valued advisor to Union leadership and staff.Eugene Benson was a playwright, editor, librettist, literary critic, and novelist.… Read More
Industry News – July 2026
Jul 24, 2026
The Latest on Writing and Publishing in Canada ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE | BOOK SALES | CENSORSHIP | EDUCATION | PROMOTIONS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE National Strategy Missing Key Regulation Prime Minister Mark Carney and AI Minister Evan Solomon… Read More
Kelly Pedro’s “Terceira Rift” Wins $2,500 Prize — The Writers’ Union of Canada’s 33rd Annual Short Prose Competition
Jun 11, 2026
The Writers’ Union of Canada is pleased to announce that Kelly Pedro has won the $2,500 prize for its 33rd annual Short Prose Competition for Emerging Writers, for the best story under 2,500 words, with her piece “Terceira Rift.” The Union will submit the winning story and the… Read More
Winners Announced for the 29th Danuta Gleed Literary Award
Jun 11, 2026
The Writers’ Union of Canada announced today that Leila Marshy is the recipient of the $10,000 prize for the 29th annual Danuta Gleed Literary Award, recognizing the best first collection of short fiction by a Canadian author published in 2025 in the English language.Of Leila… Read More
