Call for submissions: Poet Laureate 2026-2028

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.

Candidates must be current Mississauga residents.

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.