Writer Removed from Panel at Supreme Court of Canada
Feb 23, 2024
The Writers’ Union of Canada (TWUC) is concerned that renowned Canadian poet, El Jones, and two other speakers were removed at the last moment from a presentation panel organized for law clerks at the Supreme Court of Canada. The website Rabble.ca reported (February 7, 2024)… Read More
In Memoriam — Brian Brett (1950–2024)
Feb 15, 2024
Brian Brett, former Chair of The Writers’ Union of Canada (2005-06), died on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 in Vancouver. Here, he is remembered by his many friends in the Union. The Union asked author William Deverell to write a lead In Memoriam for his close friend, and several… Read More
The Book Industry Speaks Out on Artificial Intelligence and Copyright
Jan 15, 2024
As part of the ongoing public consultation on generative artificial intelligence and copyright, book industry associations are reminding the Canadian government of the crucial importance of regulating the responsible development of artificial intelligence and ensuring effective… Read More
TWUC Invites Submissions for the 2024 Short Prose Competition for Emerging Writers
Dec 8, 2023
The Writers' Union of Canada invites submissions to its 31st annual Short Prose Competition for Emerging Writers. Unpublished works of fiction and nonfiction up to 2,500 words in English are eligible, and writers may submit multiple entries. A $2,500 prize will be awarded to the… Read More
Révision de la Loi sur le droit d’auteur
Nov 30, 2023
Le milieu du livre sollicite une rencontre d’urgence avec les honorables ministres St-Onge et Champagne Le milieu canadien du livre se réjouit qu’un nouveau rapport de la Chambre des communes dévoilé la semaine dernière soutienne sa revendication que… Read More
Review of the Copyright Act
Nov 30, 2023
The Book Industry Requests an Urgent Meeting with Honourable Ministers St-Onge and Champagne The Canadian book industry is pleased that a new report from the House of Commons, released last week, supports its claim that the Government of Canada should… Read More
Memo Suggests Shadow-Banning of LGBTQIA2S+ Books in Some Ontario Schools
Nov 9, 2023
The Writers’ Union of Canada (TWUC) is deeply concerned about the apparent shadow-banning of a subset of books shortlisted for this year’s Forest of Reading Awards. According to a memo and related emails leaked on social media, at least four Children’s and Young… Read More
Jury Announced and Call for Submissions Issued for the 27th Annual Danuta Gleed Literary Award
Nov 9, 2023
The Writers’ Union of Canada and the Gleed family are pleased to announce the jury for the $10,000 Danuta Gleed Literary Award, Canada’s pre-eminent award for the best first Canadian collection of short fiction in the English language, now celebrating its 27th year. This… Read More
Searchable Database Containing Book Titles Used to Train Artificial Intelligence
Oct 3, 2023
This week, the US publication The Atlantic published a searchable database containing the titles of books used to train a number of US-based artificial intelligence projects. Many of those titles are by Canadian authors. You can see this database, and search for your… Read More
Canada’s School Libraries Require Serious Investment
Sep 28, 2023
The Writers’ Union of Canada (TWUC) notes with growing concern the trend in Canada of challenges to specific books in schools and libraries across the country. Very often those with a focus on LGBTQIA2s+ perspectives and stories are the target of coordinated… Read More
