AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoPublishing Rules: Library and Archives Canada now requires publishers and self-publishing authors seeking new ISBNs to declare that their books are human-written. The agency says it may delay later ISBN requests if it flags unusually high volumes. Literary Honours: Zak Jones and Robert Moor won Writers’ Trust prizes, while Canadian poet Anne Carson was named this year’s Nobel laureate in literature. Book News: Mary Lawson’s Solace in Winter was selected for Oprah’s Book Club, giving the Canadian novel a high-profile boost. Arts Funding: The federal budget proposes new support for festivals and performing arts, including added funding for two existing programs and a Canada 160 celebration fund. Research Publishing: Canada’s expanded open-access policy aims to widen access to research, but critics say it leaves publishing fees unchecked.
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