The Griffin Poetry Prize is given annually to a poet living in Canada for a collection of poetry written in English or translated into English. Although the Griffin Trust also gives an international prize annually, this list contains only winners and shortlisted poets for the Canadian prize. For more details on the award, visit the official site.

2003

• Margaret Avison – Concrete and Wild Carrot

Also shortlisted:

• Dionne Brand – thirsty
• P.K. Page – Planet Earth: Poems Selected and New

Added 14 March 2008.
Updated 16 March 2008.