Literary Review of Canada About The Literary Review of Canada is the country’s leading forum for discussion and debate about books, culture, politics, and ideas. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to Canadians. Country of Publication & Year Established Canada Established in 1991 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 10 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 10 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Literary Review of Canada's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Query firstAudience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Review: No specific word count limits known. Essay: No specific word count limits known.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism.Payment:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed We welcome unsolicited submissions for all issues, but pieces must fit that month’s particular theme/form to be considered.Dates:Will be open to submissions from 20 September 2026* (approx. 3 days from now) through 20 October 2026.2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @reviewcanadaX (Twitter) @reviewcanada Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Literary Review of Canada 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 Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 5 reports from 5 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 96 min | 154.0 mean avg | 148.0 median | 261 max days (67.1 std dev) Pending 1 response is pending (166 days waiting). 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 28 Jun 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 21 Mar 2026. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 21:30 UTC (less than a minute ago). 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: 11 Jun 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only