THE AWARD FOR THE BEST PUBLIC POLICY BOOK BY A CANADIAN

The Donner Prize encourages and celebrates excellence in public policy writing by Canadians and recognizes the role good public policy plays in the well-being of Canadians and this country’s success.

The Call for Submissions for the 2025-26 Donner Prize is now closed.

The shortlist for the 2025-26 Donner Prize will be announced in April 2026. The winner will be announced in May 2026. The winner of the Donner Prize will receive $60,000, and the other shortlisted titles will each receive $7,500.