News & Announcements
60 Events for 60 Years
In 2026, the League will celebrate its 60th anniversary – a milestone made possible thanks to a truly unparalleled backbone of members, volunteers, donors, friends, and supporters. To celebrate six decades of community, the League will distribute more than $20,000 to our members gathering at 60 in-person events all across Canada throughout 2026.
Poetry Pause: 2025 Member Spotlight
Grab a drink and settle in to browsing over 60 poems, published in dozens of journals and websites from all across Canada – and all by members of 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!
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!
BIPOC Writers Connect 2025
The Writers’ Union of Canada and the League of Canadian Poets present BIPOC Writers Connect 2025, a mentorship conference where emerging writers connect with industry professionals
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!
2025 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!
