For poets
The League is proud to provide publication opportunities, event funding, mentorship programs, prizes, and more to support poets at all stages of their careers.
Apply for membership
Becoming a member of the League connects you to a wide network of poets, and allows you to access exclusive opportunities.
For organizers
In addition to opportunities for poets, the League administers several programs and awards to support dedicated poetry organizers and publishers across Canada.
Find our resources
Our resources page will provide you with a jumping-off point for researching tools and tricks to get your next project off the ground.
For readers
From a diverse community of poets across Canada, the League publishes poetry for every reader through programs like Poetry Pause and the LCP Chapbook Series.
Read poetry
Browse our publications to find poetry you can read for free, or support the League by purchasing a chapbook anthology.
What's on at the League
October 26, 2024 (Zoom): Fall Poetry Intensive
The League of Canadian Poets is pleased to offer a full day of online poetry workshops, with four diverse poets offering four diverse focus areas of study and practice.
2024 Summer Lovin’ Contest winners
Join the League of Canadian Poets in congratulating Cheryl Chen and Pujita Verma, winners of the 2024 Summer Lovin’ Contests!
LCP Spoken Word Award: 2024 winners
Join the League of Canadian Poets in congratulating the winners of the 2024 LCP Spoken Word Award!
LCP Spoken Word Award: 2024 shortlist
Join the League of Canadian Poets in congratulating the spoken word poets shortlisted for the 2024 LCP Spoken Word Award!
Of our own making
Edited by Tara Borin, this chapbook anthology features poetry from: Terrence Abrahams, Jenna Lyn Albert, Alexa Boismier, Ellen Chang-Richardson, Conyer Clayton, Benjamin C. Dugdale, Neven Marelj, Drew McEwan, Khashayar “Kess” Mohammadi, Helen Robertson, Harper Walton, Jennifer Wenn, and Ash Winters.
September 25, 2024 (Zoom): Cross-Pollinations
In Cross-Pollinations, health humanities and poetry come together under the same scope, combining artistic expression with health practice and research.