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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
April 29, 2026 (Zoom): Cross-Pollinations with Hoa Nguyen and Rebecca Mangra
Join the League of Canadian Poets for the monthly Cross-Pollinations Virtual Rounds Series, a free online event bringing together art and medicine.
April 16, 2026 (Zoom): Poem in Your Pocket Showcase
Join the League for readings from five of the Indigenous poets selected for the 2026 Poem in Your Pocket Day collection.
2026 Cold Moon Contest winners
Join the League of Canadian Poets in congratulating Nicole Ardiel and Cassandra Myers, winners of the 2026 Cold Moon Contests!
March 25, 2026 (Zoom): Cross-Pollinations with Lisa Robertson and Chelsea Rozansky
Join the League of Canadian Poets for the monthly Cross-Pollinations Virtual Rounds Series, a free online event bringing together art and medicine.
Winter/Spring 2026 Cozy Community Coffee Hours
Connect with fellow League members over a cozy Saturday morning coffee in the comfort of your own home!
Feb 26, 2026 (Zoom): Celebrating Freedom to Read Week
Join the League for a timely Freedom to Read Week panel that centers joy, resistance, and the enduring importance of queer voices amidst an increasingly hostile cultural landscape.