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List of Canadian provincial poets laureate

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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

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

Prince Edward Island

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

Saskatchewan

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

Yukon

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

See also

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References

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  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. ^ a b "Canada's Poets Laureate". League of Canadian Poets. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  6. ^ "Yukon Poet Laureate". Yukon Poet Laureate. Retrieved 8 August 2022.