News

Mag Minute: Where Does the Word Magazine Come From?

May 14, 2024

Ever wonder why the word “magazine” refers to both a periodical publication and a gun cartridge? Well, this Mag Minute answers just that! The word magazine has a more interesting history than you might assume—with roots in Arabic, Italian, and French, the word magazine has been used in storage, military and, most recently, periodical contexts. Why? Find out in this short video!

Have a topic you want to see covered in a future Mag Minute? Email info@magazinescanada.ca with your ideas!

The Enduring Impact of Print Advertising – New FIPP Report Available!

Magazines Canada is pleased to be able to share FIPP’s Enduring Impact of Print Advertising Report for 2026 to our members. This report features key insights from around the world and is available exclusively for Magazines Canada members. To download this...

Canada’s Publishing Industry Celebrated in Magazine Showcase

London, 14th April 2026 Canada’s Publishing Industry Celebrated in Magazine Showcase Magazines Canada and Exact Editions have partnered to create a showcase celebrating Canada’s vibrant and varying magazine publishing industry. For one year, a hand-picked selection of...

Department of Canadian Heritage Survey

Dear members, The Department of Canadian Heritage is seeking feedback on the value, use, and impact of its suite of programs supporting magazines and non-daily newspapers through the Canada Periodical Fund. Recipients should have received the discussion guide and...

Federal Advertising Recommendation Memoire

The Canadian Magazine Coalition has put together a memoire that advocates strongly and cogently for the Federal Government to dedicate a substantial, guaranteed portion of its annual advertising budget to certified Canadian-owned print and digital magazines, rather...

Professional Development

FIPP – The Enduring Impact of Print Advertising

Magazines Canada is pleased to be able to share FIPP's Enduring Impact of Print Advertising Report for 2026 to our members. This report features key insights from around the world and is available exclusively for Magazines Canada members.

Editorial Equity Guide: Introduction to Resources

In Editing Canadian English, the “Inclusivity” chapter acknowledges that “It isn’t the editor’s job to set standards for inclusive, non-racist, and non-stereotyped use of language. It is, however, the editor’s job to ensure that bias does not creep into the text. Why?...