Now in its 26th year, the #ShaughnessyCohen Prize for Political Writing is sponsored by CN, whose support WT is grateful for, and presented at the Politics & the Pen gala. #WT50
Announcing finalists for the 2026 #ShaughnessyCohen Prize for Political Writing:
◢ On Oil by Don Gillmor
◢ Encampment by @maggiehelwig.bsky.social
◢ On the Ground by Brian Stewart
◢ On Book Banning by Ira Wells
◢ Women Who Woke up the Law by Karin Wells
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Now in its 26th year, the #ShaughnessyCohen Prize for Political Writing is sponsored by CN, whose support WT is grateful for, and presented at the Politics & the Pen gala. #WT50
Jurors Norma Dunning, Chantal Hébert & Paul Wells read 51 books from 33 publishing imprints to decide the 2026 #ShaughnessyCohen Prize shortlist. The $40K political writing prize is awarded for a book with the potential to shape thinking on Canadian political life. writerstrust.com/ShaughnessyCohen
Grateful to our friend Irfhan Rawji and Mobsquad for hosting 2025 #ShaughnessyCohen Prize winner Raymond Blake in Calgary last night. It was a fascinating conversation about what prime ministerial speech reveals about our nation’s identity. #WT50
Congratulations to Raymond B. Blake, winner of the 2025 @writerstrust’s #ShaughnessyCohen Prize for Political Writing, for Canada’s Prime Ministers and the Shaping of a National Identity, awarded at Politics and the Pen in Ottawa tonight. #polipen #cdnpoli
Congratulations to Raymond B. Blake, winner of the 2025 @writerstrust’s #ShaughnessyCohen Prize for Political Writing, for Canada’s Prime Ministers and the Shaping of a National Identity, awarded at Politics and the Pen in Ottawa tonight. #polipen #cdnpoli
Raymond B. Blake wins 2025 #ShaughnessyCohen Prize for Political Writing! Sponsored by CN, the prize was awarded at the Politics & the Pen fundraiser in support of WT. To mark its 25th year anniversary, it was increased from $25K to $40K. writerstrust.com/ShaughnessyCohen @ubcpress.bsky.social
We are so honoured to be on this prize list. Congrats and good luck to all shortlisted authors! #ShaughnessyCohen
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!
We're now accepting submissions for the 2026 #ShaughnessyCohen Prize for Political Writing! The $25k prize is sponsored by CN & recognizes an exceptional Canadian #nonfiction book. Submit by Sept. 10, Nov. 5 or Jan. 7. Visit
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In anticipation of @writerstrust.bsky.social 2025 #ShaughnessyCohen Prize announcement, check out their fab video of @alasdairroberts.bsky.social's contender, THE ADAPTABLE COUNTRY, published by @mcgillqueensup.bsky.social!
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Strong group of finalists for the #ShaughnessyCohen Prize for Political Writing 2025. Congrats to all! via @writerstrust.bsky.social #journalism
📚 Big news! #UofRegina's Dr. Raymond Blake is a finalist for @writerstrust.bsky.social's 2025 #ShaughnessyCohen Prize for Political Writing!
His book, Canada’s Prime Ministers and the Shaping of a National Identity, is shortlisted for this national honour. 🇨🇦
Congratulations, Dr. Blake!👏
5 smart Canadians offer expert homegrown insights on Canada’s potential📕🍁📕 #ShaughnessyCohen Prize for Political Writing 2025 finalists:
◣ Raymond B. Blake
◥ StephenMaher.bsky.social
◢ JanePhilpott.bsky.social
◣ AlasdairRoberts.bsky.social
◤ TanyaTalaga.bsky.social
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Which 5 exceptional #canlit #cdnpoli books are on the 2025 #ShaughnessyCohen Prize for Political Writing shortlist?
Expert jurors @jenditchburn.bsky.social, @saramojtehedz.bsky.social, and @cwaddell27.bsky.social read 34 books from 22 publishing imprints. Find out their top picks tomorrow 📕🍁📕
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@margaretatwood.bsky.social called it "Essential reading for all those interested in the digiverse, especially its underbelly!" @citizenlab.ca