A prize of $10,000 Canadian (approximately $7,349) is awarded for a debut poetry collection by a living Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada published during the current year. Publishers may submit four copies of a book published between July 1 and December 31 by December 20. The deadline for books published during the first half of the year was June 21. Self-published books are not accepted. There is no entry fee. Visit the website for the required entry form and complete guidelines.