The 2021 edition of the

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was presented on September 27, 2021. Due to the

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, the award was presented in a livestreamed virtual event hosted by

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. The longlist was announced on June 16, 2021, with the shortlist following on July 15, 2021.

Shortlist

Longlist

Polaris Heritage Prize

Nominees for the Slaight Family Polaris Heritage Prize, an award to honour classic Canadian albums released before the creation of the Polaris Prize, were announced after the main Polaris Prize ceremony. The winners were announced on October 26.

References

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