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.

Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island appointed its first poet laureate, John Smith, in 2003.


 * 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.