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- ↑ "A poetry short list to make everyone happy". The Globe and Mail , November 12, 2011.
- ↑ "Governor-General’s Literary Award short list a serious case of déjà vu". The Globe and Mail , October 4, 2016.
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- ↑ "Established masters, new voices; Hall, Musgrave, Hannan, Morse, Foreman all merit prizes". Montreal Gazette , November 26, 2011.
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- ↑ "Vancouver mayor's awards honour 12 rising artists". The Globe and Mail , June 25, 2008.
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