How young, diverse voices are leading a resurgence of poetry in Canada

Poetry is having a moment in Canada. There is a surge of young poets, many of whom represent minority communities, who are writing about their deeply personal experiences. It’s an art form that is especially suited to speaking to the moment, at a time of uncertainty and high anxiety, like during a pandemic. Robin Gill reports for The New Reality.

• ‘It’s so specific to the moment’: The resurgence of poetry in Canada