AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCulture Funding: Canada’s 2026 budget proposes $5 billion for culture, a major sector-wide commitment, though details on support for books and publishing remain unclear. Publishing Debate: The Goncourt Prize winner has admitted using AI in a novel, adding a high-profile authorship question to the literary conversation. Bookstore Watch: Toronto’s ABC Books is closing after decades on Yonge Street, marking a loss for the city’s bookselling scene. New Voices: Audrey Gignac, Sofia Cina and Sara-Marie Scale have received 2026 Giller Mantella Scholarships for emerging writers. Reading Access: A new program will expand free book access for New Brunswick students. Indigenous Stories: A new book showcases the work of a Haida artist who carves the nation’s history, legends and myths into argillite.
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