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We have updated our policies

Published 29 May 2026 by karen.mckay
CELA services
CELA has recently updated our Privacy Policy, our Acceptable Use Policy, and our Collections Policy. The updated policies are effective May 28, 2026.
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May is short story month

Published 19 May 2026 by karen.mckay
Collections
Enjoy short stories by Canadian authors and some CELA staff recommendations in celebration of short story month.
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Accessible Reading Symposium was a success!

Published 13 May 2026 by karen.mckay
Accessible reading
Readers, authors, publishers and other industry folks gather to learn from one another, and celebrate accessible reading.
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The federal budget will impact the Free Literature for the Blind service.

Published 8 December 2025 by karen.mckay
Accessible reading
The Free Literature for the Blind could be impacted by Bill C-15
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Accessibility and Copyright Law Guide

Published 5 November 2025 by karen.mckay
Accessible publishing
CELA helps create "Accessible Content: A Guide to the Canadian Copyright Act on Searching for Accessible Formats and Producing and Distributing Alternate Formats" to support creation of accessible materials.
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We need your feedback on our What's New Newsletter

Published 31 October 2025 by karen.mckay
CELA services
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Meet CELA's new Outreach team!

Published 30 September 2025 by karen.mckay
Accessible reading
Cora and Andrea have made it their mission to raise awareness about CELA and accessible reading.
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CELA Launches New Smart Speaker Service

Published 25 June 2025 by karen.mckay
Accessible reading
Users can now listen to CELA audiobooks using a smart speaker.
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Canada Post Service Disruption

Published 20 May 2025 by karen.mckay
CELA services
Find out how CELA will respond to the potential Canada Post service disruption.
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Red Dress Day

Published 5 May 2025 by karen.mckay
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Remembering Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2-Spirited People
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