List of Canadian provincial poets laureate explained

Ontario

See 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.

• 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.^{[5] [6]}

See also

• Poet Laureate of Toronto
• Canadian Parliamentary Poet Laureate
• Municipal Poets Laureate in Alberta, Canada
• Municipal Poets Laureate in British Columbia, Canada
• Municipal Poets Laureate in Ontario, Canada

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ontario's first poet laureate on what 'introspective arts' can do for youth . CBC News . 8 August 2022.
2. https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/john-smith-poet-laureate-2002-2004 John Smith: Poet Laureate 2002-2004 | Government of Prince Edward Island
3. http://www.cbc.ca/arts/story/2002/12/06/peipoet061202.html CBC.ca Arts - P.E.I. appoints poet laureate
4. Web site: Poet Laureate . Government of Prince Edward Island . 8 August 2022.
5. Web site: Yukon Poet Laureate . Yukon Poet Laureate . 8 August 2022.
6. Web site: Canada's Poets Laureate . League of Canadian Poets . 8 August 2022.