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Creative Industries Week 2022 | #BCCreates Stars of Tomorrow
The seventh annual Creative Industries Week is bringing industry associations, stakeholders and creators together to showcase and celebrate B.C.’s dynamic creative sector the week of May 16, 2022. The diverse creators from the book publishing, interactive + digital...
45th National Magazine Awards Call for Entries
Call for Entries to the 45th annual National Magazine Awards is open. This year, there are 28 categories and nine additional cross-program categories Canadian content creators and magazines can submit their original work to, for the chance to be recognized by Canada’s most prestigious media awards organization. The 2022 NMAs will also feature two special awards: Magazine Grand Prix and the Foundation Award for Outstanding Achievement.
The State of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity in the Canadian Magazine Industry Survey
The Magazine Association of BC would like to support its membership and the magazine industry across Canada to be more diverse, inclusive and equitable.



British Columbia is home to over 300 magazines, representing a broad diversity of publications, ranging from small to large, literary to lifestyle, leisure to arts and culture, news, business, and special interest magazines.
These titles represent the diverse interests of British Columbians and are read by millions of people both here in B.C. and around the world. B.C. magazine publishers connect with their audience online as well as through traditional print channels, embracing advertising and circulation opportunities on the web, over social networks and via mobile devices.
Industry professionals in all magazine-related occupations are recognized for their excellence in content, design and production as well as providing thought-provoking commentary, engaging narrative, spectacular images and informed analysis of current issues that reflect the lifestyle, spirit and aesthetic of B.C.
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CIERAâ„¢ 2020
Total GDP in B.C. (Millions)
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Research + Reports
Recent industry insights and impacts of B.C.’s creative industries.
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CIERAâ„¢ | Creative Industries Economic Results Assessment
Bringing public datasets into our story
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View Creative BC funding programs
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Associations
Magazine Association of B.C.
The Magazine Association of B.C. represents the B.C. magazine industry by uniting the talent and skills of its publishers, editors, writers, graphic artists and salespeople.
Magazines Canada

Magazines Canada is the national association and lead advocate for the advancement of Canada’s magazine media.
Resources
Magazine Publishing Aid
The Aid to Publishers component of the Canada Periodical Fund is designed to provide eligible Canadian publishers of print magazines, print community newspapers and digital periodicals with the financial support they need to produce and distribute high-quality, Canadian editorial content for Canadian readers.
Other Funders
Visit Magazine Association of B.C. for more funding opportunities across B.C.’s magazine publishing industry.
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