Ontario Investing $7 Million to Support Literary Arts and Publishers

November 3, 2025

Ontario’s literary and publishing sector is a cornerstone of our cultural identity.

Recognizing the dynamic nature of the literary and publishing sector, our government is providing support through key agencies and grant programs including:

Ontario Creates, which is investing $5.1 million in the publishing industry to support Canadian authors and fund the creation, marketing and development of literary projects.

Ontario Arts Council, which is investing $1.9 million across 75 artists and arts organizations to foster the creation, publication and presentation of new and diverse written and spoken works in Ontario.

Experience Ontario 2025, a competitive festivals and events grant program, which is investing more than $100,000 to support literary festivals that promote Canadian heritage and culture, create jobs and attract visitors.

As part of this year’s investment, Canada’s largest and longest-running literary festival, the Toronto International Festival of Authors, is receiving over $200,000 as it welcomes writers, thinkers, and visitors from around the world this week.

Arts and culture tourism has significant economic impacts in Ontario, benefitting communities by attracting visitors—many from overseas—who stay longer in local accommodations, dine at restaurants, shop at local retailers and support main street businesses.

By protecting and promoting Ontario’s authors, publishers and storytellers, we’re preserving our shared heritage while driving economic growth and creative opportunity in communities across the province.