To ensure that Canada's official languages are equitably represented, the person selected alternates every two years between poets who work primarily in English and poets who work primarily in French. For the 2023-2024 term, the poet will be expected to work primarily in French.
The nomination period is now closed. The announcement for the nomination of the 10th Parliamentary Poet Laureate will take place in early 2023.
Candidates must:
The nomination period is now closed. The announcement for the nomination of the 10th Parliamentary Poet Laureate will take place in early 2023.
If you have questions, please call 613-992-4793 or toll-free (Canada) 1-866-599-4999 or email info@parl.gc.ca.