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
November 7, 2026: Fall Poetry Intensive
The League of Canadian Poets is pleased to offer an online conference dedicated to exploring and improving the craft of poetry.
October 6, 2026: Anne Szumigalski Lecture, delivered by Klara du Plessis
Join the League of Canadian Poets for an evening with Klara du Plessis.
Announcing: The Barry Dempster Phoenix Memorial Award
The League of Canadian Poets and the estate of Barry Dempster are pleased to announce the inaugural The Barry Dempster Phoenix Memorial Award, a $2,000 prize for a project from a poet or poetry organizer.
2026 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 Canadian Youth!
“What He Taught Was Not Math” by Annika Paradkar
Read “What He Taught Was Not Math” by Annika Paradkar, winner of the 2026 Jessamy Stursberg Poetry Prize for Canadian Youth, junior category.
“Nostalgia” by Brayden Ma
Read “Nostalgia” by Brayden Ma, second place winner of the 2026 Jessamy Stursberg Poetry Prize for Canadian Youth, junior category.