After announcing the long list one month ago, the Polaris Music Prize has announced its 2022 shortlist, the 10 nominees for best Canadian album of the year. They are:
- Charlotte Day Wilson – ALPHA
- Destroyer – LABYRINTHITIS
- Hubert Lenoir – Pictura De Ipse: Musique directe
- Kelly McMichael – Waves
- Lisa Leblanc – Chiac Disco
- Ombiigizi – Sewn Back Together
- Ouri – Frame Of A Fauna
- Pierre Kwenders – José Louis And The Paradox Of Love
- Shad – TAO
- Snotty Nose Rez Kids – Life After