The Governor General's Literary Award for Poetry is awarded annually for a book written by a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.

indicates a review is available for that book

1986

• Al Purdy – The Collected Poems of Al Purdy

Also shortlisted:

• Christopher Dewdney – The Immaculate Perception
• John Newlove – The Night the Dog Smiled

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Added 03 June 2006.
Updated 21 October 2009.