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
June 2, 2026 (Zoom): 2026 Book Awards Shortlist Readings and Celebration
Join the League at an online reading to celebrate the poets shortlisted for the organization’s three annual book awards!
2026 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!
2026 LCP Book Awards: Jurors
Meet the jurors for the 2026 Raymond Souster Award, the Pat Lowther Memorial Award, and the Gerald Lampert Memorial Award!
2026 Pamela Paige Porter Poetry Prize: Winner Announcement
Join the League of Canadian Poets in celebrating the 2026 winner of the Pamela Paige Porter Poetry Prize!!
May 28, 2026 (Zoom): Asian Heritage Month with Grace
Join the League of Canadian Poets to celebrate Asian Heritage Month with feature presenter Grace, reading from their forthcoming poetry book, Be Water (Anvil Press).
2026 Pamela Paige Porter Poetry Prize Finalists
Join the League of Canadian Poets in celebrating the finalists for the Pamela Paige Porter Poetry Prize!