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

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

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