Canada’s Poet Laureate

Marie-Célie Agnant is Canada’s Poet Laureate.

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Ms. Agnat was appointed as the Parliamentary Poet Laureate for 2023 & 2024.

According to the Parliament of Canada, the role of the Poet Laureate is:

• To write poetry, especially for use in Parliament on important occasions;
• To sponsor poetry readings;
• To advise the Parliamentary Librarian regarding the Library’s collection and acquisitions to enrich its cultural materials and
• To perform other related duties at the request of the Speaker of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Commons, or the Parliamentary Librarian.*

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Click here to find out more about the position of Parliamentary Poet Laureate

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April is Poetry Month in Canada. Visit your School Library to find out more.