Freedom to Read Week

Freedom to Read Week Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom.

The Book and Periodical Council's Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed to them under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Freedom to Read Week is organized by the Freedom of Expression Committee of the Book and Periodical Council, the umbrella organization for Canadian associations

that are or whose members are primarily involved with the writing, editing, translating, publishing, producing, distributing, lending, marketing, reading and selling of written words.

Now that   2026 has ended, we're looking ahead to next year! We'd love to hear your feedback on the campaign, the events...
03/05/2026

Now that 2026 has ended, we're looking ahead to next year! We'd love to hear your feedback on the campaign, the events and activities you participated in, and more. Share your thoughts at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N2X5SSB

La est peut-être terminée, mais la réflexion se poursuit! Nous aimerions connaître vos impressions sur la campagne, les activités et les événements auxquels vous avez participé. Faites-nous part de vos commentaires ici: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N2X5SSB (sondage en anglais)

The response to   was fantastic! Thank you for raising awareness and supporting intellectual freedom across Canada. Our ...
03/03/2026

The response to was fantastic! Thank you for raising awareness and supporting intellectual freedom across Canada. Our is crucial! Join us again next year, February 21-27!

La mobilisation à l’occasion de la Semaine de la liberté d’expression 2026 a été exceptionnelle! Merci d’avoir contribué à sensibiliser le public et à défendre la liberté intellectuelle partout au Canada. La joue un rôle essentiel. C’est donc un rendez-vous l’an prochain, du 21 au 27 février!

That's a wrap on  ! Thank you to all the partners - Library and Archives Canada, Canadian Urban Libraries Council, Ontar...
03/02/2026

That's a wrap on ! Thank you to all the partners - Library and Archives Canada, Canadian Urban Libraries Council, Ontario Library Association, and the Book and Periodical Council - who came together to celebrate our .

La est maintenant terminée. Un énorme merci à nos partenaires – Bibliothèque et Archives Canada, le Conseil des bibliothèques urbaines du Canada, l’Association des bibliothèques de l’Ontario et le Book and Periodical Council – pour leur précieuse collaboration et leur engagement à célébrer la liberté d’expression!

Yesterday was incredible! Thanks to everyone who showed up to support our  . 💪 The impact you're making is more importan...
02/25/2026

Yesterday was incredible! Thanks to everyone who showed up to support our . 💪 The impact you're making is more important than ever. Here's the good news— is just beginning! We have a full week ahead. Jump in anytime and tag us in your posts so we can celebrate together!

Quelle journée incroyable hier! Merci de vous être mobilisés pour la Semaine de la liberté d’expression. 💪 Chaque geste compte! Bonne nouvelle: la ne fait que commencer! Nous avons toute une semaine devant nous. Joignez-vous à nous quand vous le souhaitez et identifiez-nous dans vos publications pour que nous puissions célébrer ensemble!

We stand with libraries across Canada to reaffirm our commitment to intellectual freedom during this year's Freedom to R...
02/23/2026

We stand with libraries across Canada to reaffirm our commitment to intellectual freedom during this year's Freedom to Read Week!📚💡💪 Protect your freedom to read by learning how books are being challenged and discover how you can get involved. Visit freedomtoread.ca for more.

À l’occasion de la Semaine de la liberté d’expression, nous nous unissons aux bibliothèques de tout le Canada pour réaffirmer notre engagement envers la liberté intellectuelle.📚💡💪 Informez-vous sur les livres contestés et les gestes à poser. Ensemble, assurons l’accès aux idées!

📢   has officially begun! This week, we will share events and activities from across Canada. Show your support for the  ...
02/22/2026

📢 has officially begun! This week, we will share events and activities from across Canada. Show your support for the by joining our Digital Day of Action tomorrow, Monday, February 23, at 12 p.m. (EST). For more details, visit freedomtoread.ca

📢 La Semaine de la liberté d’expression 2026 est lancée! Cette semaine, nous partagerons avec vous des activités et événements organisés partout au Canada. Montrez votre soutien en faveur de la en participant à notre Journée de mobilisation en ligne demain, lundi 23 février, à midi (HNE). Rendez-vous sur le site www.freedomtoread.ca pour plus de détails.

Freedom of expression is a fundamental right of all Canadians, and freedom to read is part of that precious heritage.

Every book is a door. Access is the key. What does the   unlock for you? From classrooms and libraries to bookstores and...
02/21/2026

Every book is a door. Access is the key. What does the unlock for you? From classrooms and libraries to bookstores and bedtime reading, share why matters to you. Join the conversation below.

Chaque livre est une porte et l’accès en est la clé. Que signifie pour vous la Semaine de la liberté d’expression? Peu importe où vous lisez, des salles de classe aux bibliothèques, en passant par les librairies et la maison, dites-nous pourquoi la est importante pour vous. Joignez-vous à la conversation ci-dessous.

  kicks off this Sunday! Celebrate the   by joining the Digital Day of Action on Monday, February 23 at 12 p.m. (EST). L...
02/20/2026

kicks off this Sunday! Celebrate the by joining the Digital Day of Action on Monday, February 23 at 12 p.m. (EST). Learn more about how to participate at freedomtoread.ca

La Semaine de la liberté d’expression 2026 commence dimanche! Célébrez-la en participant à la Journée de mobilisation en ligne le lundi 23 février à midi (HNE). Plus d’infos: www.freedomtoread.ca/semaine-de-la-liberte-dexpression

Freedom of expression is a fundamental right of all Canadians, and freedom to read is part of that precious heritage.

We mourn the loss of Franklin Carter (1961–2026), tireless champion of freedom to read and freedom of expression, longti...
02/19/2026

We mourn the loss of Franklin Carter (1961–2026), tireless champion of freedom to read and freedom of expression, longtime consulting and copy editor of the Book and Periodical Council's Freedom to Read review and valued member of the Freedom of Expression committee. Franklin was the BPC’s 2019 Champion of Free Expression. His knowledge, clarity and friendship shaped our work and our community. He will be deeply missed.
https://www.freedomtoread.ca/articles/franklin-carter-on-fighting-censorship-in-the-age-of-twitter/

Nous lamentons regrettons la perte de Franklin Carter (1961-2026), champion acharné de la liberté d’expression, réviseur de longue durée de la r***e Freedom to Read du BPC et membre estimé du comité de la Liberté d’Expression. Franklin était nommé le champion de la Liberté d’Expression par le BPC en 2019. Son savoir, sa clarté et son amitié ont influencé notre travail et notre communauté. Il nous manque. https://www.freedomtoread.ca/articles/franklin-carter-on-fighting-censorship-in-the-age-of-twitter/

Freedom to Read Week (Feb. 22–28, 2026) is better together! If you’re hosting an event, share it using  , tag us, or add...
02/17/2026

Freedom to Read Week (Feb. 22–28, 2026) is better together! If you’re hosting an event, share it using , tag us, or add it to our online calendar so your community—and beyond—can join in: freedomtoread.ca/events

Célébrons ensemble la Semaine de la liberté d’expression, du 22 au 28 février 2026! Si vous organisez une activité, partagez-la avec le mot-clic , identifiez-nous, ou ajoutez-la à notre calendrier d’événements pour rejoindre le plus de gens possible: www.freedomtoread.ca/events

At 12 p.m. EST on Monday, February 23, Canada’s readers are showing up online. Be part of the second annual Digital Day ...
02/13/2026

At 12 p.m. EST on Monday, February 23, Canada’s readers are showing up online. Be part of the second annual Digital Day of Action for , alongside libraries, schools, writers, publishers, booksellers, and readers nationwide. Find out how to join in at freedomtoread.ca

À midi (HNE) le lundi 23 février, participez à la deuxième édition de la Journée de mobilisation en ligne en faveur de la liberté d’expression, aux côtés des bibliothèques, des écoles, des écrivaines et des écrivains, des maisons d’édition, des libraires et des lecteurs de tout le pays. Découvrez comment participer à www.freedomtoread.ca/semaine-de-la-liberte-dexpression/.

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