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Writers' Union launches Copyright Act petition

The Writers' Union of Canada has launched a petition to the federal government calling for the immediate amendment of the Copyright Act. 

Dan Breznitz wins inaugural Balsillie Prize for Public Policy

The winner of the $60,000 award was announced at a private dinner in Toronto on November 23.

Winners announced for Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers

Two prizes are awarded annually in the categories of unpublished poetry and short fiction.

Writers' Trust to launch $60,000 prize for public-policy writing

Writers’ Trust launches $60,000 prize for public-policy writing The Writers’ Trust of Canada has launched a new $60,000 prize for public-policy writing as part of tech entrepreneur Jim Balsillie’s $3 million commitment to the non-profit. The prize and the endowment were announced by the Writers’ Trust today. The Balsillie Prize for Public Policy is now open for submissions, with finalists to be chosen by a jury of writers and experts. According to an announcement made by the Writers’ Trust, The Balsillie Prize will be awarded to “a nonfiction book that advances and influences policy debates on social, political, economic, and/or cultural topics relevant to Canadians.” While Balsillie was not available to comment, he said in a statement, “My hope is that we can spur the commissioning of books that engage the general public and have potential to influence the work of the country’s top policymakers.”

The Writers' Trust of Canada removes 'discriminatory' age cap on prestigious RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers