ACP, TWUC praise new cultural inputs in 2026 budget, but questions remain
"These commitments recognize the essential role Canadian publishers play in our cultural and economic lives."
Thélyson Orélien’s Canadian publisher drops author after confirming AI use in writing of debut novel
An external analysis of "all the working drafts of the novel" detected "traces of AI tags in the metadata of certain documents."
TWUC joins as founding signatory to a global charter calling for ethical use of AI
Much of the impetus for creating the charter arose out of governments around the world being reluctant to enact any kind of meaningful regulation regarding the new technology.
Freedom to Read Week unfolds during period of increased challenges to books and reading
In 2026, the forces arrayed to curtail freedoms seem closer and more powerful than ever.
Calgary Legion venue pulls out of contract for TWUC/WGA Freedom to Read Week event due to “conflict with Legion policy”
The plan for the event included discussion of censorship in general and readings from banned books.
ACP, TWUC come out in opposition to newly implemented Alberta schools book ban
"Selective bans are still censorship."
Content warning: Some thoughts on the Alberta government’s new initiative to police content in provincial schools
The term "explicit sexual content" is often code for gay, lesbian, or trans content.