News & Announcements

BIPOC Writers Connect 2024

The Writers’ Union of Canada and the League of Canadian Poets present BIPOC Writers Connect 2024, a mentorship conference where emerging writers connect with industry professionals

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2024 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.

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2024 LCP Book Awards: Winners

Join the League of Canadian Poets in celebrating the three winnings poetry books of the Raymond Souster Award, the Pat Lowther Memorial Award, and the Gerald Lampert Memorial Award!

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Ontario Arts Council and League of Canadian Poets announce Lillian Allen Prizes for spoken word poetry

The Ontario Arts Council (OAC), in partnership with the League of Canadian Poets (LCP), is pleased to announce the creation of the Lillian Allen Prize and the Lillian Allen Emerging Artist Prize, which recognize and celebrate spoken word poetry artists working in English or French

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2024 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!

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Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2024

The League is grateful to all the poets and poetry lovers who donate their time and expertise to make what we do possible. Celebrate our volunteers with us!

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2024 LCP Book Awards: Longlists

Join the League of Canadian Poets in celebrating the poets and publishers longlisted for the Raymond Souster Award, the Pat Lowther Memorial Award, and the Gerald Lampert Memorial Award!

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2024 Cold Moon Contest winners

Join the League of Canadian Poets in congratulating Kelly Madden and Jessica Lee McMillan, winners of the 2024 Cold Moon Contests!

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