Year's Best Canadian Fantasy and Science Fiction Series About We are seeking fantasy and science fiction stories that were first published in [the calendar year]. Authors must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or ex-pats. Important: Reprints only of work published in the calendar year. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or ex-pats. Country of Publication Canada Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Year's Best Canadian Fantasy and Science Fiction Series's overall average response time is slower than most anthologies. More ChallengingYear's Best Canadian Fantasy and Science Fiction Series's overall acceptance rate is lower than most anthologies. Less ResponsiveYear's Best Canadian Fantasy and Science Fiction Series's overall rate of non-response is higher than most anthologies. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Short Story: 1,500 - 7,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) Provides free copy/copies Token payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: CAD $0.01/word.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Unknown number of pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms. Excluding: Short poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: CAD $10.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to project webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial Platforms:None known For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Year's Best Canadian Fantasy and Science Fiction Series Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Poetry Group by submission Accuracy We have received 10 reports from 4 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 168 min | 252.6 mean avg | 265.5 median | 297 max days (50.6 std dev) Responses 80.00 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 80.00 % (243.3 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 87.5 % form, 12.5 % unspecified Non-Responses 20.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 20.00 % (280.5 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals - Pending 5 responses are pending (196 min | 279.2 mean avg | 318.0 median | 337 max days waiting | 66.3 std dev) from 5 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 29 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 27 Feb 2026. Date compiled: 12 Sep 2026 09:48 UTC (2 hours, 24 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 14 Jun 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. 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