PEN Canada defends freedom of expression, aids writers in peril, and celebrates the power of the written word.
PEN Canada defends freedom of expression, aids writers in peril, and celebrates the power of the written word.
Defend Expression
our work on issues at home and abroad:
1990s: the case of Eli Langer
July 2, 2026
José Teodoro on a lightning rod for controversy around pornography, obscenity, and artistic freedom.
Meet the jury for two PEN awards, the 2026 Ken Filkow and Marie-Ange Garrigue prizes
June 3, 2026
Meet Andrew DuBois, Andy Lamey and Shawn Micallef.
In an Era of Book Bans, this Organization is Giving Them Away
March 30, 2026
The Children’s Book Bank provides free books and literacy programs to children across Toronto.
Previous winners include journalists, documentarians, newspaper publishers, academics, and more.
The Ken Filkow Prize recognizes an individual or institution in Canada who has advanced freedom of expression in Canada, and shown courage in freeing information and ideas from restraint or interference.
Call for Applications: PEN Canada Exiled Writer-in-Residence
July 7, 2026
A new and paid residency working with students, faculty and staff.
2000s: the case of Jiang Weiping
June 29, 2026
Charlie Foran on the fearless journalist who investigated unchecked power and corruption.
2010s: The case of Dawit Isaak
June 17, 2026
Rui Umezawa on the long campaign for freedom in Eritrea.
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