New publisher support program details
The Book and Periodical Publishers Operational Support Program now shows a July 15, 2026 deadline, expanded eligibility rules, updated application steps, and evaluation details for returning and new applicants.
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The Book and Periodical Publishers Operational Support Program now shows a July 15, 2026 deadline and a detailed Program Guidelines document for applicants to review before applying. Eligibility, evaluation, and application instructions were expanded: the program now specifies requirements for Canadian ownership, New Brunswick head office, one year of incorporation and operations, year-round staffing, distribution practices, eligible title counts, and nonprofit governance, and it says returning applicants are guaranteed a base amount equivalent to 80% of the previous cycle’s approved funding while new applicants are not guaranteed a base amount.

