Associations
— Last checked and updated April 21, 2020 by Leah Vecchione, Langara College Library & Information Technology practicum student.
ABPBC – Association of Book Publishers of British Columbia
ABPBC is a provincial association of BC-owned and operated book publishing companies that work to support the long-term health and success of the Canadian-owned book industry in British Columbia. (Accessed 04/21/2020) Visit Site
ACP – The Association of Canadian Publishers
Canada’s leading association/organization whose mandate “assists Canadian-owned publishers in promoting the excellence of Canadian books, in bringing more Canadian books to more readers in Canada, and in expanding Canadian-owned publishers’ domestic and international market share.” (Accessed 04/21/2020) Visit Site
AFP Vancouver
The Vancouver chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. (Accessed 04/21/2020) Visit Site
Alliance for Arts and Culture
The Alliance represents over 350 members from across various artistic disciplines and consists of organizations, professional associations, not-for-profit groups, artists, and cultural workers throughout British Columbia. (Accessed 04/21/2020) Visit Site
AMPA – Alberta Magazine Publishers Association
AMPA serves the magazine industry by supporting the people who publish, create, print, and distribute a uniquely “Albertan” view of the world. Much like MagsBC, their ideal combination of advocacy, promotion and professional assistance helps to nurture Alberta’s magazine industry and continued development. (Accessed 04/21/2020) Visit Site
AQEM – L’Association québécoise des éditeurs de magazines
The Quebec Association of Magazine Publishers promotes networking and program development for French-language publishers in Quebec and across Canada. (Accessed 04/21/2020) Visit Site
C1P4- The International Cooperation for the Integration of Processes in Prepress, Press, and Postpress
CIP4 is a nonprofit German-based association that focuses on creating the standards to facilitate automation in the printing industry and to support education and marketing for those standards. Their primary focus is on the printing automated systems currently in use, and on future advancements in the field. (Accessed 04/21/2020) Visit Site
CJFE – Canadian Journalists for Free Expression
This Canadian nonprofit association is dedicated to protecting the freedom of speech for Canadians and contributes to the development of press freedom throughout the world. Their website is frequently updated and archives many of the issues surrounding freedom of speech in the press. (Accessed 04/21/2020) Visit Site
CLMP – The Community of Literary Magazines and Presses
This association, formerly known as The Council of Literary Magazines and Presses, is a service organization for independent literary presses and magazines across the U.S. MagsBC members may join at a discount. (Accessed 04/21/2020) Visit Site
CMA – Canadian Marketing Association
The Canadian Marketing Association is the largest marketing association in Canada. Its members include corporations and organizations which encompass Canada’s major business sectors and which represent the integration and convergence of all marketing disciplines, channels, and technologies. (Accessed 04/21/2020) Visit Site
CPC – Canadian Publishers Council
CPC is an English language publishing trade association that represents the interests of publishing companies who publish books and other media for a variety of sectors: elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities, professional and reference markets, retail, and libraries. (Accessed 04/21/2020) Visit Site
Editors Canada
Editors Canada supports developing the editing profession through a variety of means such as hosting conferences and seminars, and providing professional development opportunities. The 1,300 members come from a wide selection of editors; salaried, freelance, corporate, technical, government, nonprofit, and academic across Canada and internationally in English and French. (Accessed 04/21/2020) Visit Site
FBCW – Federation of BC Writers
The Federation of BC Writers is committed to helping its membership achieve professional standards in all varieties and genres of writing. (Accessed 04/21/2020) Visit Site
Graphic Designers of Canada
This not-for-profit certification body lists and represents Canadian design professionals, educators, and students. (Accessed 04/21/2020) Visit Site
ILSA – Indigenous Literary Studies Association
This association represents Indigenous writers, researchers and publishers who promote Indigenous stories and history. (Accessed 04/21/2020) Visit Site
IRMA – The International Regional Magazine Association
This association acts as a gathering place and information database for regional publications’ staff from across North America. Members encourage free and open communication among publishers to support the regional serial publishing community. (Accessed 04/21/2020) Visit Site
Magazines Canada
The leading national trade association representing Canadian-owned, Canadian-content of French and English magazines. They offer a wide range of topics focusing on the future of Canadian serial publications. Also, Magazines Canada has merged with the Circulation Management Association of Canada. (Accessed 04/21/2020) Visit Site
MagsBC – The Magazine Association of British Columbia
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MPA – The Association of Magazine Media
The Association of Magazine Media is an American-operated nonprofit organization, with headquarters in New York City. They represent 175 domestic companies with over 900 titles and 30 international companies. MPA is run primarily by magazine media specialists and provides a forum for publishers. (Accessed 04/21/2020) Visit Site
PEAVI – Professional Editors Association of Vancouver Island
An organization by Vancouver Island editors for Vancouver Island editors, providing online access to a members directory to hire an editor. They also provide professional development and networking meetings for members held monthly. (Accessed 04/21/2020) Visit Site
PEN Canada – Poets, Essayists and Novelists
This nonprofit Canadian chapter of PEN is an international collective of writers who stand to defend the freedom of expression around the world. They promote intellectual co-operation and understanding among writers, as well as collaborating on various issues such as campaigning for the release of imprisoned artists in foreign countries. (Accessed 04/21/2020) Visit Site
PPA – Periodical Publishers Association
This U.K. organization represents almost 250 companies (within the U.K.) including consumer magazine publishers, business-to-business data and information providers, customer magazine publishers, and smaller independent companies. They provide a networking system and benefits for members including legal advice, insurance, and research. (Accessed 04/21/2020) Visit Site
SABEW – The Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing
A US-based organization, with a Canadian arm, that advocates for freedom of the press and economic journalistic integrity. It also offers awards, events and training. (Accessed 04/21/2020) Visit Site
Canadian Media Producers Association | CMPA, The CMPA is Canada’s national trade association for independent English-language media producers. Visit site
