League Of Canadian Poets
Emergency in Toronto

Canadian Poets is the professional organization for established and emerging Canadian poets. As the recognized voice of Canadian poets, and society at large, publishers, it represents their concerns to governments, and maintains connections with similar organizations at home and abroad. It administers programs and funds for governments and private donors and encourages an appreciative readership and audience for poetry through educational partnerships and presentations to diverse groups. The League serves the poetry community and promotes a high level of professional achievement through events, publications, projects, networking, mentoring and awards. Founded in 1966 to nurture the advancement of poetry in Canada, and the promotion of the interests of poets, it now comprises some 700 members. The League strives to promote equal opportunities for poets from every literary tradition and cultural and demographic background.