Who We Are

Freedom of Expression Committee

The Freedom of Expression Committee is a committee of the Book and Periodical Council. The committee monitors censorship issues in Canada, organizes the annual Freedom to Read Week, and produces an information kit each year on issues of intellectual freedom.

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Committee Members

• Marg Anne Morrison (Chair), Editors' Association of Canada
• Helena Aalto, Editors' Association of Canada
• Jared Bland, PEN Canada
• Ron Brown, The Writers' Union of Canada
• Franklin Carter, Editorial Consultant
• Teri Degler, The Writers’ Union of Canada
• David Kent, Canadian Publishers' Council
• Bianca Lakoseljac, Canadian Authors Association
• Mark Leiren-Young, Playwrights Guild of Canada
• Anne McClelland, Book and Periodical Council
• Roger McConchie, Corresponding Member
• Scott Mitchell, Webmaster
• Julie Payne, Canadian Journalists for Free Expression
• Jane Pyper, Canadian Library Association
• Toni Samek, Canadian Library Association
• Emily Sinkins, Canadian Booksellers Association
• Peter Steven, Freedom to Read 2010 editor
• Lauren Stewart, Professional Writers Association of Canada