This is a list of recipients and nominees of the
Governor General's Awards award for English-language poetry. The award was created in 1981 when the
Governor General's Award for English language poetry or drama was divided.
Governor General's Literary Awards
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Winners and nominees
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
References
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*English
Canadian poetry awards
Awards established in 1981
1981 establishments in Canada
Poetry
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English-language literary awards