Call for submissions: Poet Laureate 2026-2028 – City of Mississauga
The City of Mississauga will recognize its sixth Poet Laureate in 2026. The role of the Poet Laureate is to elevate the status of poetry, literary arts and writers within their communities and beyond. This honorary position recognizes a poet who writes excellent poetry or spoken word and has written on themes that are relevant to the citizens of Mississauga.
Term and payment
The Poet Laureate will serve a 2-year term beginning in April 2026 and will receive a $10,000 honorarium paid in 6 installments throughout the term. Additional project funds may be available to support Laureate activities dependent upon available financial resources.
How to apply
Download submission guidelines
Email your completed application by 11:59pm on February 25, 2026 to residency.residency@mississauga.ca.
For more information
For more information about the Poet Laureate program, email residency.residency@mississauga.ca.