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 for the 10th Parliamentary Poet Laureate is now open. To be considered, submit your nomination by July 10, 2022.
Candidates must:
Please submit nominations by completing the nomination form and send to:
Poet Laureate Selection Committee
Library of Parliament
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A9
The nominator must inform the nominee of the submission.
If you have questions, please call 613-992-4793 or toll-free (Canada) 1-866-599-4999 or email info@parl.gc.ca.