The OBPO offers a wide range of programming, services and activities that support Ontario publishers and promote the flourishing of the Ontario publishing industry.
Marketing Initiatives
The OBPO promotes Ontario books to teachers, librarians, booksellers, and other industry professionals.
Learn MoreAdvocacy
The OBPO acts as a representative of member publishers in lobbying the provincial government and agencies about issues directly of concern to Canadian-owned Ontario-based book publishers.
Learn MoreInformation-Sharing
OBPO member publishers have opportunities to learn and exchange information through membership meetings, seminars, and the Members Portal [include link to login] on the OBPO website.
To access the new Economic Impact Assessment of Ontario’s independent book publishers, published in November 2024, click here.
Learn MoreCollective Purchasing
The OBPO offers discounted advertising and printing rates, as well as employee health benefits and RRSP plans to member publishers.
Learn MoreHandford Award
The OBPO administers the Janice E. Handford Award, given each year in recognition of an individual who has advanced the cause of small and literary Canadian publishing.
Learn MoreDiversity Initiatives
The OBPO is committed to helping publishers employ, retain, and support a diverse workforce.
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