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
2025 Jessamy Stursberg Poetry Prize winners
Join the League in celebrating the six youth poets selected as the winners of the annual Jessamy Stursberg Poetry Prize for young poets!
June 25, 2025 (Zoom): Cross-Pollinations with Eileen Myles
Join the League of Canadian Poets and Eileen Myles for a special iteration of the Cross-Pollinations Virtual Rounds Series.
2025 LCP Annual General Meeting & Member Townhall
Find information about the League of Canadian Poets’ Annual General Meeting, the online business meeting for members to review finance and governance.
2025 LCP Book Awards: Winners
Join the League of Canadian Poets in celebrating the winners of the 2025 Raymond Souster Award, Pat Lowther Memorial Award, and Gerald Lampert Memorial Award!
2025 LCP Book Awards: Shortlists
Join the League of Canadian Poets in celebrating the poets and publishers shortlisted for the Raymond Souster Award, the Pat Lowther Memorial Award, and the Gerald Lampert Memorial Award!