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Survey on The State of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity in the Canadian Magazine Industry

Launched in French and English January 20, 2021 by the Magazine Association of BC and the Alberta Magazine Publishers Association with the assistance of Zenev and Associates. Deadline February 19.

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Aid To Publishers – Digital Periodical & Magazine funding – Q&A

For magazine publishers who have never applied to CPF’s Aid To Publishers Program, either the new Digital Periodical or the revised Magazine funding sub-component, or who want information on the latter’s changes.

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Special Measures for Journalism – A Guide for Magazines

Notes on the final components of phase 2 emergency funding by Canadian Heritage for magazines who didn't receive ATP or CCA funding this year. Deadline extended to August 7, 2020 @ 2 p.m. PT.

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Workshops July 14-16 on the Special Measures for Journalism Fund – CHANGE

To help BC magazines apply for funding through this program.

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Phase 2 of Canadian Heritage Emergency Funding Announced

Forty-five million earmarked for print and digital magazines and weekly newspapers across Canada.

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Upcoming Events and ProDev as of July 7, 2020

Conferences and other events of interest to magazine professionals in Canada, the U.S. and beyond. Includes recent cancellations and postponements.

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COVID-19 devastates magazine publishing sector

Based on a nationwide survey distributed in March 2020 to publishers by a consortium of magazine associations, 154 publishers representing 394 publications across Canada estimate they will lose up to $65 million in revenues.

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CBC reports on impact of crisis on local newspapers and magazines

April 9, 2020 coverage.

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Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault

News release: COVID-19: The Government of Canada is taking action to support the publishing and news sectors

Brief announcement about Journalism Tax Measures and Canadian Heritage funding.

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CPF Aid To Publishers 2020-2021 Program Now Open!

Forms, guidelines, and modernization plans have all been posted. Deadline: March 16, 2020

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Shashi Bhat, Editor-in-Chief, EVENT Magazine

"The breadth of creativity is exceptional if editors are willing to search for it."

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FIPP World Media Congress

FIPP 2019 World Media Congress, Nov. 12-14

Includes insights into revenues and sustainability, digital content and presence, engagement and more.

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