We represent the arts and literary publishing community in Canada. Come be part of Magazines Canada and join the conversation!
Magazines Canada, the national association of Canadian-owned magazines and media, offers valuable professional development resources and networking opportunities. By joining, you help shape the industry’s future and strengthen our collective voice in advocacy for funding from arts funders and other national and provincial bodies. We also have a unique and personal newsstand distribution program available to members.
Government Advocacy & Lobbying
- Professional bilingual lobbyist with a national network
- Magazines Canada delegation—meet politicians and advocate for our sector
- Canadian Magazine Coalition—lobbying for individual provinces and territories
- Advocacy page with updates on our advocacy efforts and how you can support
Arts and Literary Magazine Information
& Resources
- Access to research (with a Canadian POV)
- Occasional Arts, Literary, and Culture newsletters
- Magazines Canada partner organizations and discounts on events
(FIPP, Alberta Magazines Conference, etc.) - Impact the industry by joining the Magazines Canada Arts, Literary, and Culture Committee
Professional Development
- Monthly webinars with industry experts and live Q&A
- Hotsheets (short articles) on a wide variety of magazine-related topics
- Online professional development archive—past hotsheets and webinars, webinar digests (shortened versions), research papers and more
- Remote consultants programs—personalized consulting sessions for member magazines
Networking, Mentoring & Professional Growth
- Connect with fellow media professionals
- Committees—expand your network and impact the industry
- AGM—potential to join the Magazines Canada board and help steer the organization
Member Testimonials
Being a member of Magazines Canada has opened so many doors for us. As a smaller publication, we love being part of a wide network of incredible Canadian magazines and having access to various vital professional development opportunities. We’re also grateful for national distribution, which allows readers to find us, wherever they are.
– The Ampersand Review of Writing & Publishing
Through the years, Magazines Canada has cultivated a network of independent bookstores and newsstands that is unique in the country, and in doing so they’ve been supporting not only the arts, literary, and cultural magazine ecosystems, but arts and culture more broadly. They help keep Brick connected with readers, and they help keep those who make magazines connected with each other, and both of these things are so crucial.
– Laurie D. Graham, Publisher, Brick, A Literary Journal
A Magazine of Canadian Literature has participated in the distribution program since our inaugural membership in 1984. Due to this invaluable promotional opportunity our sales have steadily grown and we have established a greater presence in the public market square.
As our magazine issues are distributed by Magazines Canada, we have gained entry to augmented circulation (which otherwise would be unaffordable and impossible.) This has enhanced our presence on the aisle and in end-displays at Chapters/Indigo and numerous independent bookstores on the national scene.
As a literary and regional publisher, I can attest that we would not be able to accomplish our objectives or implement our business plan without the partnership with Magazines in getting our publications out to the reading public across this nation.
– Anne Burke, Literary Editor, Prairie Journal
Some Of Our Arts & Lit Members…
Referral Program
Want to share the incredible benefits of Magazines Canada, help a pal, and save $50 while doing it? Just let your magazine friends and colleagues know about why you are a member—the advocacy, the networking, the professional development, the distribution program, everything you value.
If they wind up filing out a membership application, ask them to put your name/magazine in the “How did you hear about Magazines Canada?” spot—and when they pay their dues, they can deduct $50 as a referred member AND we’ll deduct $50 from YOURS (or refund $50 if already paid) as well.
It’s win-win-win. Start spreading the word today!
Whether you’re championing Canadian arts and literary publishing, looking to connect with peers, or seeking support through funding and distribution opportunities, Magazines Canada is here to elevate your work and voice.
Join a national network that empowers creativity, fosters advocacy, and shapes the future of our industry.
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