Events & Announcements

For over forty years, Crime Writers of Canada (CWC) has flourished as a vibrant, national community. Our strength lies in our membership, whose contributions to crime and mystery fiction are celebrated both here at home and on the international stage.

As we look toward the 2026-2027 term, we are seeking members with fresh perspectives and a passion for our craft to help steer the organization.

How CWC Operates

CWC is governed by a Board of Directors—a total of 12 positions—composed of Professional and Associate members. The Board meets monthly to make pivotal decisions regarding our future direction, finances, and operations.

While our day-to-day activities are managed by a dedicated team of four part-time contractors, our committees are the engines that drive our mission forward. Volunteering—whether as a director or a committee member—is a rewarding way to deepen your connection to the industry and network with fellow crime writers across the country.

Save the Date: Annual General Meeting 2026

Our AGM will be held on Zoom on June 18th, 2026, at 7 PM ET. During this meeting, Professional Author Members (PAMs) will elect the Board of Directors for the upcoming year. Following the AGM, the newly appointed Directors will meet the week of June 22–25 to elect the Board Officers:

• Chair: (Incumbent Returning)
• Vice Chair: (Professional Author Member)
• Treasurer: (Incumbent Returning)

AGM Registration & Materials

All relevant documents for the AGM, including reports and the agenda, will be available by the end of May. At that time, we will send out a membership-wide email containing the official registration link and access to all meeting materials.

Call for Nominations: Board of Directors

We are currently seeking nominations for our 12 Board positions. Current Directors may stand for re-election, but nominations are open and welcome for all:

Regional Directors:

• British Columbia / YK: 1 position (Potential Candidate)
• Alberta / NWT: 1 position (Incumbent Returning)
• Saskatchewan: 1 position
• Manitoba / NU: 1 position
• Ontario (Southwestern/Northern/GTA): 3 positions (1 Incumbent Returning)
• Ontario (Central/Eastern/Ottawa): 1 position (Incumbent Returning)
• Quebec: 1 position (Incumbent Returning)
• Atlantic Provinces: 1 position (Incumbent Returning)
• International: 1 position

Directors at Large:

• 1 position (Incumbent Returning)

Committee Volunteers Needed: We also need members for our various committees, including Awards, Jury Selection, Jury Chair, Marketing, Fundraising, Membership, Mentorship and Board Secretary. To learn more about these roles, please use the link below:

COMMITTEE DETAILS

Take the Next Step

• To Nominate: If you are ready to stand for a Board position, please use the link below. The deadline for submissions is June 8th, 2026.

NOMINATION FORM

• Proxy Voting: If you are a Professional Author Member (PAM) unable to attend the virtual AGM, please please use the link below to the fill out the Proxy Form by Friday, June 12, 2026.

PROXY VOTING FORM

 
Thank you for being a part of this community. We look forward to seeing you—and your nominations—this June!