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Literary awards recognize English- and French-language books

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The Governor General’s Literary Awards recognize English- and French-language books in seven categories. Administered by the Canada Council for the Arts, they include awards for translation between the two languages.

Scope & context

One national award program, not a complete account of Canadian literature.

Sources behind this record

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Governor General’s Literary Awards ↗

Canada Council for the Arts

Seven categories and both official languages