For most of its life it was the official voice of the Canadian Authors' Association (CAA).
[4] The magazine contained publication notices and articles about authors and literary history,[5] as well as essays about literary style and genres.
[6] In 1921 it became the official media outlet of CAA, providing information both of interest to and also about Canadian writers,[2][7] as well as providing a voice for the CAA through editorials.
[8] The magazine was renamed as Canadian Author & Bookman in 1943,[2][9] and was and was sold at newsstands beginning in 1945 with a sturdier binding.
[1] Renamed Canadian Author, the magazine was revived, and although its future was uncertain at times,[13] it continued to be published by the CAA.