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Over 17,000
Creators
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$50 to $3,000
Payment range
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$10M
Received by creators
Halifax Central Library
Who can sign up?
As a high school teacher, I’ve always encouraged young people to visit public libraries. Now, as a published author, I’m thankful to the PLR program that financially benefits Canadian creators whose works are available for the enjoyment of all.
-Ann YK Choi, Author
Toronto
ON
The PLR is arguably the most important program in the country for published writers--especially those who don't have a regular salary from another source--because it comes through like clockwork, year after year.
- Steven Heighton, Author
Kingston
ON
Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec
Program News
25 Year Limit on Registrations Provides Fairness to New Titles and Creators
15 February 2018
Important changes are coming to the PLR Program in 2018 and 2019. Find out if the 25-year cap on payments affects you.