Today, in a morning press conference that drew over 100 media and members of the publishing industry, the Scotiabank Giller Prize announced its 2009 shortlist. The five finalists were selected by an esteemed jury panel made up of celebrated American novelist and short story writer Russell Banks, acclaimed UK author and journalist Victoria Glendinning, and distinguished professor and award-winning author Alistair MacLeod. The shortlist was chosen from 96 books submitted for consideration by 39 publishing houses from every region of the country.

Today, in a morning press conference that drew over 100 media and members of the publishing industry, the Scotiabank Giller Prize announced its 2008 shortlist. The five finalists were selected by an esteemed jury panel comprised of award-winning author and previous Giller Prize winner Margaret Atwood; Liberal MP, Foreign Affairs critic and author Bob Rae, and; renowned international journalist, professor and author Colm Toibin. The shortlist was chosen from 95 books submitted for consideration by 38 publishing houses from every region of the country.

Today, in a morning press conference that drew over 100 media and members of the publishing industry, the Scotiabank Giller Prize announced its 2007 shortlist. Selected by an esteemed jury panel comprised of author and 2005 Scotiabank Giller Prize winner David Bergen, author Camilla Gibb and author, poet and artist Lorna Goodison, the five finalists were chosen from a record 108 books submitted for consideration by 46 publishing houses from every region of the country.

Today, in a morning press conference that drew over 100 media and members of the publishing industry, the Scotiabank Giller Prize announced its 2006 shortlist. Selected by an esteemed jury panel comprised of The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson and distinguished Canadian authors Alice Munro and Michael Winter, the five finalists were chosen from 101 books submitted for consideration by 36 publishing houses from every region of the country.

Today, in a morning press conference that drew over 100 media and members of the publishing industry, The Scotiabank Giller Prize announced its 2005 shortlist. Selected by an esteemed jury panel comprised of authors Warren Cariou, Elizabeth Hay and Richard B. Wright, the five finalists were chosen from 94 books submitted for consideration. Those books were submitted by 35 publishers from every region of the country.

Today, in a morning press conference that drew over 100 media and members of the publishing industry, the Giller Prize announced its 2004 shortlist. Selected by an esteemed jury panel, comprised of authors Charlotte Gray, Alistair MacLeod and M.G. Vassanji, the six finalists were chosen from 94 books submitted for consideration. Those books were submitted by 35 publishers from every region of the country.

Today, in a morning press conference that drew over 100 media and members of the publishing industry, the Giller Prize announced its 2003 shortlist and revealed special plans to mark its 10th anniversary.

Today, in a morning press conference that drew over 100 media and members of the publishing industry, the Giller Prize announced its 2002 shortlist. Selected by an esteemed jury panel, comprised of authors Barbara Gowdy, Thomas King and scholar and academic Bill New, the five finalists were chosen from 94 books submitted for consideration. Those books were submitted by 36 publishers in 8 provinces, and virtually every region of the country.

Today, in a morning press conference that drew over 100 media and members of the publishing industry, the Giller Prize announced its 2001 shortlist. Selected by an esteemed jury panel, comprised of authors David Adams Richards, Joan Clark and journalist Robert Fulford, the six finalists were chosen from 78 books submitted for consideration. Those books were submitted by 32 publishers in 8 provinces, and virtually every region of the country.

Today, in a morning press conference that drew over 100 media and members of the publishing industry, the Giller Prize announced its 2000 shortlist. Selected by the jury panel, comprised of authors Margaret Atwood, Alistair MacLeod, and Jane Urquhart, the finalists were chosen from over 60 books submitted for consideration. Those books were submitted by 27 publishers, from five provinces and virtually every region of the country.