SettingsGovernor General's Award winning poets
A. J. M. Smith
Arthur James Marshall Smith was a Canadian poet and anthologist.
Arthur James Marshall Smith was a Canadian poet and anthologist.
A. M. Klein
Abraham Moses Klein was a Canadian poet, journalist, novelist, short story writer and lawyer.
Abraham Moses Klein was a Canadian poet, journalist, novelist, short story writer and lawyer.
Al Purdy
Alfred Wellington Purdy, (December 30, 1918 – April 21, 2000) was one of the most popular and important Canadian poets of the 20th century.
Alfred Wellington Purdy, (December 30, 1918 – April 21, 2000) was one of the most popular and important Canadian poets of the 20th century.
Alden Nowlan
Alden Albert Nowlan (January 25, 1933 - June 27, 1983) was a critically acclaimed Canadian poet, novelist, and playwright Alden Nowlan was born into rural poverty in Stanley, Nova Scotia, adjac...
Alden Albert Nowlan (January 25, 1933 - June 27, 1983) was a critically acclaimed Canadian poet, novelist, and playwright Alden Nowlan was born into rural poverty in Stanley, Nova Scotia, adjac...
Anne Compton
Anne Compton is a Canadian poet, critic, and anthologist.
Anne Compton is a Canadian poet, critic, and anthologist.
Anne Hébert
Anne Hébert, CC, OQ (pronounced in French) (August 1, 1916 – January 22, 2000), was a Canadian author and poet.
Anne Hébert, CC, OQ (pronounced in French) (August 1, 1916 – January 22, 2000), was a Canadian author and poet.
Anne Marriott
Anne Marriott (November 5, 1913 – October 10, 1997) was a Canadian writer who won the Governor General’s Award for her book Calling Adventurers! "She was renowned especially for the narrat...
Anne Marriott (November 5, 1913 – October 10, 1997) was a Canadian writer who won the Governor General’s Award for her book Calling Adventurers! "She was renowned especially for the narrat...
Anne Szumigalski
Anne Szumigalski, SOM (3 January 1922 – 22 April 1999) was a Canadian poet.
Anne Szumigalski, SOM (3 January 1922 – 22 April 1999) was a Canadian poet.
D. G. Jones
Douglas Gordon Jones (born January 1, 1929) is a Canadian poet, translator and educator.
Douglas Gordon Jones (born January 1, 1929) is a Canadian poet, translator and educator.
David Donnell
David Donnell (a Canadian poet and writer was born in St. Marys, Ontario 13 Oct 1939) Donnell moved to Toronto in 1958 before publishing his first book.
David Donnell (a Canadian poet and writer was born in St. Marys, Ontario 13 Oct 1939) Donnell moved to Toronto in 1958 before publishing his first book.
David Zieroth
David Dale Zieroth (born November 7, 1946 in Neepawa, Manitoba) is a Canadian poet.
David Dale Zieroth (born November 7, 1946 in Neepawa, Manitoba) is a Canadian poet.
Dennis Lee (author)
Dennis Beynon Lee, OC, MA is a Canadian poet, teacher, editor, and critic born in Toronto, Ontario.
Dennis Beynon Lee, OC, MA is a Canadian poet, teacher, editor, and critic born in Toronto, Ontario.
Dionne Brand
Dionne Brand (born January 7, 1953 Guayaguayare, Trinidad and Tobago) is a Canadian poet, novelist, essayist and documentarian.
Dionne Brand (born January 7, 1953 Guayaguayare, Trinidad and Tobago) is a Canadian poet, novelist, essayist and documentarian.
Don Coles
Donald L. Coles, also known as Don Coles, is a Canadian poet and a novelist.
Donald L. Coles, also known as Don Coles, is a Canadian poet and a novelist.
Don McKay
Don McKay, CM (born 1942) is an award-winning Canadian poet, editor, and educator.
Don McKay, CM (born 1942) is an award-winning Canadian poet, editor, and educator.
Dorothy Livesay
Dorothy Kathleen May Livesay, was a Canadian poet who twice won the Governor General's Award in the 1940s, and was "senior woman writer in Canada" during the 1970s and 1980s.
Dorothy Kathleen May Livesay, was a Canadian poet who twice won the Governor General's Award in the 1940s, and was "senior woman writer in Canada" during the 1970s and 1980s.
Douglas LePan
Douglas Valentine LePan, OC, FRSC (25 May 1914 – 27 November 1998) was a Canadian diplomat, poet, novelist and professor of literature.
Douglas Valentine LePan, OC, FRSC (25 May 1914 – 27 November 1998) was a Canadian diplomat, poet, novelist and professor of literature.
E. D. Blodgett
Edward Dickinson Blodgett (26 February 1935) is a Canadian poet, literary critic, and translator who won the Governor General's Award for poetry in 1996 for his collection Apostrophes: Woman a...
Edward Dickinson Blodgett (26 February 1935) is a Canadian poet, literary critic, and translator who won the Governor General's Award for poetry in 1996 for his collection Apostrophes: Woman a...
E. J. Pratt
Edwin John Dove Pratt, FRSC, who published as E. J. Pratt, was "the leading Canadian poet of his time."
Edwin John Dove Pratt, FRSC, who published as E. J. Pratt, was "the leading Canadian poet of his time."
Earle Birney
Earle Alfred Birney, OC, FRSC was a distinguished Canadian poet and novelist, who twice won the Governor General's Award, Canada's top literary honor, for his poetry.
Earle Alfred Birney, OC, FRSC was a distinguished Canadian poet and novelist, who twice won the Governor General's Award, Canada's top literary honor, for his poetry.
Eli Mandel
Eli Mandel was a Canadian poet, editor of many Canadian anthologies, and literary academic.
Eli Mandel was a Canadian poet, editor of many Canadian anthologies, and literary academic.
Erin Mouré
Erin Mouré is a Canadian poet and translator of poetry from languages which include, French, Galician, Portuguese and Spanish to English.
Erin Mouré is a Canadian poet and translator of poetry from languages which include, French, Galician, Portuguese and Spanish to English.
F. R. Scott
Francis Reginald Scott, CC, commonly known as Frank Scott or F.R. Scott, was a Canadian poet, intellectual and constitutional expert.
Francis Reginald Scott, CC, commonly known as Frank Scott or F.R. Scott, was a Canadian poet, intellectual and constitutional expert.
Fred Wah
Frederick James Wah is a Canadian poet, novelist, and scholar.
Frederick James Wah is a Canadian poet, novelist, and scholar.
George Bowering
George Harry Bowering, OC, OBC (born December 1, 1935) is a prolific Canadian novelist, poet, historian, and biographer.
George Harry Bowering, OC, OBC (born December 1, 1935) is a prolific Canadian novelist, poet, historian, and biographer.
George Elliott Clarke
George Elliott Clarke, OC (born 12 February 1960) is a Canadian poet and playwright.
George Elliott Clarke, OC (born 12 February 1960) is a Canadian poet and playwright.
Governor General's Award for English language poetry
This is a list of recipients of the Governor General's Awards award for English-language poetry.
This is a list of recipients of the Governor General's Awards award for English-language poetry.
Governor General's Award for English language poetry or drama
This is a list of recipients of the Governor General's Award for English-language poetry or drama.
This is a list of recipients of the Governor General's Award for English-language poetry or drama.
Governor General's Award for French language poetry
This is a list of recipients of the Governor General's Award for French-language poetry.
This is a list of recipients of the Governor General's Award for French-language poetry.
Governor General's Award for French language poetry or drama
This is a list of recipients of the Governor General's Award for French-language poetry or drama.
This is a list of recipients of the Governor General's Award for French-language poetry or drama.
Gwendolyn MacEwen
Gwendolyn Margaret MacEwen was a Canadian poet and novelist.
Gwendolyn Margaret MacEwen was a Canadian poet and novelist.
Heather Spears
Heather Spears (born 1934) is a Canadian poet, novelist, and artist living in Denmark.
Heather Spears (born 1934) is a Canadian poet, novelist, and artist living in Denmark.
Herménégilde Chiasson
Herménégilde Chiasson, ONB (born 7 Apr 1946) is a noted Acadian poet and playwright born in St-Simon, New Brunswick, Canada.
Herménégilde Chiasson, ONB (born 7 Apr 1946) is a noted Acadian poet and playwright born in St-Simon, New Brunswick, Canada.
Irving Layton
Irving Peter Layton, OC was a Romanian-born Canadian poet.
Irving Peter Layton, OC was a Romanian-born Canadian poet.
Jacob Scheier
Jacob Scheier is a Canadian poet.
Jacob Scheier is a Canadian poet.
James Wreford Watson
James Wreford Watson was a Scottish/Canadian geographer and cartographer, who served as Canada's Chief Geographer.
James Wreford Watson was a Scottish/Canadian geographer and cartographer, who served as Canada's Chief Geographer.
Jan Zwicky
Jan Zwicky is a Canadian philosopher, poet, essayist, and musician.
Jan Zwicky is a Canadian philosopher, poet, essayist, and musician.
Jay Macpherson
Jean Jay Macpherson (June 13, 1931 - March 21, 2012) was a Canadian lyric poet and scholar.
Jean Jay Macpherson (June 13, 1931 - March 21, 2012) was a Canadian lyric poet and scholar.
Joe Rosenblatt
Joseph Rosenblatt (born December 26, 1933) is a Canadian poet who lives in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia.
Joseph Rosenblatt (born December 26, 1933) is a Canadian poet who lives in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia.
John Glassco
John Glassco was a Canadian poet, memoirist and novelist.
John Glassco was a Canadian poet, memoirist and novelist.
John Newlove
John Newlove (June 13, 1938 Regina, Saskatchewan – December 23, 2003 Ottawa) was a Canadian poet who was considered to be one of the dominant voices of prairie poetry, though he lived most...
John Newlove (June 13, 1938 Regina, Saskatchewan – December 23, 2003 Ottawa) was a Canadian poet who was considered to be one of the dominant voices of prairie poetry, though he lived most...
John Pass
John Pass (born 1947 in Sheffield, England) is a Canadian poet.
John Pass (born 1947 in Sheffield, England) is a Canadian poet.
Kenneth Leslie
Kenneth Leslie (October 31, 1892 – October 6, 1974) was a Canadian poet and songwriter, and an influential political activist in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s.
Kenneth Leslie (October 31, 1892 – October 6, 1974) was a Canadian poet and songwriter, and an influential political activist in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s.
Lorna Crozier
Lorna Crozier is a Canadian poet and holds the Head Chair in the Writing Department at the University of Victoria.
Lorna Crozier is a Canadian poet and holds the Head Chair in the Writing Department at the University of Victoria.
Margaret Atwood
Margaret Eleanor Atwood, is a Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, essayist, and environmental activist.
Margaret Eleanor Atwood, is a Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, essayist, and environmental activist.
Margaret Avison
Margaret Avison, was a Canadian poet who twice won Canada's Governor General's Award and has also won its Griffin Poetry Prize.
Margaret Avison, was a Canadian poet who twice won Canada's Governor General's Award and has also won its Griffin Poetry Prize.
Milton Acorn
Milton James Rhode Acorn (March 30, 1923 – August 20, 1986), nicknamed The People's Poet by his peers, was a Canadian poet, writer, and playwright.
Milton James Rhode Acorn (March 30, 1923 – August 20, 1986), nicknamed The People's Poet by his peers, was a Canadian poet, writer, and playwright.
Miriam Mandel
Miriam Mandel (June 24, 1930 – February 13, 1982) was a Canadian poet who won Canada's Governor General's Award.
Miriam Mandel (June 24, 1930 – February 13, 1982) was a Canadian poet who won Canada's Governor General's Award.
Nicole Brossard
Nicole Brossard, O.C. is a leading French Canadian formalist poet and novelist.
Nicole Brossard, O.C. is a leading French Canadian formalist poet and novelist.
Patrick Lane
Patrick Lane is an award-winning Canadian poet.
Patrick Lane is an award-winning Canadian poet.
Paulette Jiles
Paulette Jiles-Johnson (born 4 Apr 1943) is an American-born Canadian poet and novelist.
Paulette Jiles-Johnson (born 4 Apr 1943) is an American-born Canadian poet and novelist.
Phyllis Webb
Phyllis Webb, (born April 8, 1927) is a Canadian poet and radio broadcaster.
Phyllis Webb, (born April 8, 1927) is a Canadian poet and radio broadcaster.
Pierre DesRuisseaux
Pierre DesRuisseaux (born 1945 in Sherbrooke, Quebec) is a Canadian poet.
Pierre DesRuisseaux (born 1945 in Sherbrooke, Quebec) is a Canadian poet.
Pierre Nepveu
Pierre Nepveu is a famous French Canadian poet, novelist and essayist.
Pierre Nepveu is a famous French Canadian poet, novelist and essayist.
Ralph Gustafson
Ralph Barker Gustafson, CM (16 August 1909 – 29 May 1995) was a Canadian poet and professor at Bishop's University.
Ralph Barker Gustafson, CM (16 August 1909 – 29 May 1995) was a Canadian poet and professor at Bishop's University.
Raymond Souster
Raymond Holmes Souster, OC (born 15 January 1921) is a Canadian poet whose writing career spans almost 70 years.
Raymond Holmes Souster, OC (born 15 January 1921) is a Canadian poet whose writing career spans almost 70 years.
Richard Greene (writer)
Richard Greene is a Canadian poet.
Richard Greene is a Canadian poet.
Robert Dickson (writer)
Robert Dickson (July 23, 1944 – March 19, 2007) was a Canadian poet, translator and academic.
Robert Dickson (July 23, 1944 – March 19, 2007) was a Canadian poet, translator and academic.
Robert Finch (poet)
Robert Duer Claydon Finch (May 14.
Robert Duer Claydon Finch (May 14.
Robert Ford (poet)
Robert Arthur Douglas Ford, was a Canadian poet, translator and diplomat.
Robert Arthur Douglas Ford, was a Canadian poet, translator and diplomat.
Robert Hilles
Robert Hilles (born November 13, 1951) is a Canadian poet and novelist who lives on Salt Spring Island with his partner, novelist Pearl Luke.
Robert Hilles (born November 13, 1951) is a Canadian poet and novelist who lives on Salt Spring Island with his partner, novelist Pearl Luke.
Roo Borson
Ruth Elizabeth Borson, who writes under the name Roo Borson (born 20 January 1952 in Berkeley, California) is a Canadian poet who lives in Toronto.
Ruth Elizabeth Borson, who writes under the name Roo Borson (born 20 January 1952 in Berkeley, California) is a Canadian poet who lives in Toronto.
Roy Miki
Roy Akira Miki, CM, FRSC (born October 10, 1942) is a Canadian poet and scholar.
Roy Akira Miki, CM, FRSC (born October 10, 1942) is a Canadian poet and scholar.
Stephanie Bolster
Stephanie Bolster (born 1969) is a Canadian poet who lives in Montreal, Quebec, and is a professor of creative writing at Concordia University.
Stephanie Bolster (born 1969) is a Canadian poet who lives in Montreal, Quebec, and is a professor of creative writing at Concordia University.
Stephen Scobie
Stephen Scobie (born 31 December 1943) is a Canadian poet, critic, and scholar.
Stephen Scobie (born 31 December 1943) is a Canadian poet, critic, and scholar.
Suzanne Jacob
Suzanne Jacob (born 1943) is a Canadian novelist, poet, playwright, singer-songwriter, and critic.
Suzanne Jacob (born 1943) is a Canadian novelist, poet, playwright, singer-songwriter, and critic.
Tim Lilburn
Tim Lilburn is a Canadian poet and essayist.
Tim Lilburn is a Canadian poet and essayist.
Wilfred Watson
Wilfred Watson was professor emeritus of English at Canada's University of Alberta for many years.
Wilfred Watson was professor emeritus of English at Canada's University of Alberta for many years.