Canadian Literature A Quarterly of Criticism and Review

About

Canadian Literature is an academic journal that publishes peer-reviewed scholarly articles in French or English related to the field of Canadian literature, broadly defined. The journal’s deep commitment to Canadian writing does not stop there. We also publish book reviews of critical and creative works, poems, short notes, writings of importance that have been rediscovered in the archives, interviews with writers, and articles by writers about their craft. In the spirit of its founding editor, George Woodcock, the journal enacts a broad concept of intellectual hospitality: “Canadian Literature seeks to establish no clan, little or large. It will not adopt a narrowly academic approach, nor will it try to restrict its pages to any school of criticism or any class of writers.” We seek the work of new and established writers from a variety of cultural and academic backgrounds, and we welcome creative approaches to language and ideas. Canadian Literature strives to make a profound contribution to the discipline and to the study of literature and the humanities today.

Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to Canadian citizens and permanent residents (for poetry only).

Peer Review: This publication uses peer review for some or all submissions. Check for details.

Country of Publication & Year Established

Canada

Established in 1959

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 4 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication: Published 4 x per year

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Audience:

Scholars.

Lengths:

Article: 2,000 - 3,000 words.
Article: 7,000 - 8,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Academic, Literary.

Topics:

Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, Writing, See guidelines.
Place/Regions: Specific region.
Other: May vary.

Theme:

Truth or Dare: Canadian Graphic Auto/Biography (31 Jan 2027*)

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Scholars.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Place/Regions: Specific region.
Other: May vary.

Payment:

Unknown payment Unknown payment. Details: Small honorarium.

Submissions:

Method: Submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

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Last Updated: 05 Aug 2026

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