The annual Joseph S. Stauffer Prizes, administered by the Canada Council, are awarded to emerging or mid-career artists who stand out for their strong artistic potential in their respective disciplines
12 books longlisted for 2025 Toronto Book Awards
With this year’s prize, the Toronto Book Awards have doubled in value: the winning author will now receive $20,000, and each of the remaining shortlisted finalists will receive $2,000.
Miriam Toews, Élise Gravel, Sky Dancer Louise Bernice Halfe among new appointments to Order of Canada
Governor General Mary Simon announced 83 new appointments to the order on June 30.
Canadian writer Chanel Sutherland wins Commonwealth Short Story Prize
Sutherland, who was named the winner of the regional prize for Canada and Europe last month, was named the winner of the £5,000 prize in an online ceremony on June 25.
Shortlists for 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards announced
The winners will be announced in September at a gala that will also celebrate the 50th anniversary of the BPAA.
Rosanna Deerchild, Wayne K. Spear and Georges Erasmus named 2025 IVA recipients
Deerchild received the $5,000 award for published poetry in English and Spear and Erasmus received the $5,000 award for published prose in English.
Natalie Sue wins 2025 Leacock Medal
The Calgary author won the $25,000 prize for her debut novel, I Hope This Finds You Well.
SWCC Book Awards shortlists recognize contributions to science writing
Winners of the general and youth book awards receive $1,000 and the Paradigm Prize winner receives $500.
Maurice Vellekoop, Jake Byrne win 2025 Trillium Book Awards
Aristote Kavungu and Mireille Messier won the two Prix Trillium for their French-language books.
Scott Alexander Howard, Anh Duong , Leanne Toshiko Simpson win 2025 Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer prizes
Each award carries a cash prize of $10,000 and promotional support for the author Rakuten Kobo.
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