List of Canadian provincial poets laureate

This is a list of Provincial Poets Laureate in Canada. Currently, only the provinces of Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan and Yukon have appointed a poet laureate.

Ontario
Main article: Poet Laureate of Ontario

In 2021 Ontario named its first poet laureate Randell Adjei.[1]

Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island appointed its first poet laureate, John Smith, in 2003.[2][3][4]

  • Julie Pellissier-Lush (2019-present)
  • Deirdre Kessler (2016-2019)
  • Diane Hicks Morrow (2013-2016)
  • Hugh MacDonald (2009-2013)
  • David Helwig (2008-2009)
  • Frank Ledwell (2004-2007)
  • John Smith (2002-2004)

Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan appointed its first poet laureate, Glen Sorestad, in 2000.[5]

  • Carol Rose GoldenEagle (2021 - present)
  • Bruce Rice (2019 - 2021)
  • Brenda Schmidt (2017 - 2018)
  • Gerry Hill (2016 - 2017)
  • Judith Krause (2014 - 2015)
  • Don Kerr (2011 - 2013)
  • Robert Currie (2007 - 2010)
  • Louise B. Halfe (Sky Dancer) (2005 - 2006)
  • Glen Sorestad (2000 - 2004)

Yukon

Inaugural Yukon Provincial Poet Laureate PJ Yukon has held the office since 1994.[6][5]

See also

References
  1. "Ontario's first poet laureate on what 'introspective arts' can do for youth". CBC News. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  2. John Smith: Poet Laureate 2002-2004 | Government of Prince Edward Island
  3. CBC.ca Arts - P.E.I. appoints poet laureate
  4. "Poet Laureate". Government of Prince Edward Island. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  5. "Canada's Poets Laureate". League of Canadian Poets. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  6. "Yukon Poet Laureate". Yukon Poet Laureate. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
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