Publish traditionally or self-publish
Like me, you may be interested in learning about the many choices for writers now available in the publishing industry. Jane Friedman provides a chart to help writers understand the options before them. Her chart divides the field into traditional publishing, self-publishing/assisted publishing, and social publishing. I believe her assessments are equally valid in Canada. Here is a link to this free resource, the key paths to publication. And good luck with choosing your path.