Disney Junior (Canadian TV channel)

Disney Junior is a Canadian English-language specialty channel owned by Corus Entertainment which launched on December 1, 2015. It is a localized version of the U.S. network, broadcasting animated programming aimed at children between the ages of 2 and 7.

History
Prior to September 2015, DHX Media (previously Astral Media) operated Disney Junior-branded television services in Canada in the English and French languages as spin-offs of Family Channel since May 6, 2011. In April 2015, Corus acquired Canadian rights to Disney Channel's programming and associated brands. Upon the announcement of the rights deal, Corus stated that it would launch "select Disney branded kids linear television offerings" in the future, after the launch of a Canadian version of Disney Channel.

In August 2015, television provider VMedia stated on its website that Corus would launch Disney Junior and Disney XD channels on December 1, 2015. Upon its launch on September 1, 2015, Disney Channel aired a programming block featuring Disney Junior programs. DHX's Disney Junior services were re-branded as Family Jr. and Télémagino on September 18.

Corus's Disney Junior channel officially launched on December 1, 2015 along with Disney XD. DHX's rights to broadcast Disney Junior programming expired on January 1, 2016.

On September 1, 2017, the channel obtained a discretionary service licence; it had been operating as an exempt channel before then.

There is no French-language counterpart, however, Disney La Chaîne offers the morning programming block Disney Junior sur La Chaîne Disney to carry network programming in the French language.

On April 21, 2018, the network aired its first film, The Lion King, and has continued to air films since then.

Current programming

 * The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! (August 17, 2020 – present)
 * Chuggington (January 23, 2017 – present)
 * Doc McStuffins (December 1, 2015 – present)
 * Elena of Avalor (July 23, 2016 – present)
 * Fancy Nancy (July 14, 2018 – present)
 * Gigantosaurus (January 19, 2019 – present)
 * The Lion Guard (January 17, 2016 – present)
 * Little Charmers (December 31, 2018 – present)
 * Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures (January 21, 2017 – present)
 * Mike the Knight (January 1, 2018 – present)
 * Mira, Royal Detective (March 22, 2020 – present)
 * Muppet Babies (March 24, 2018 – present)
 * PJ Masks (February 7, 2016 – present)
 * Puppy Dog Pals (April 23, 2017 – present)
 * The Rocketeer (November 10, 2019 – present)
 * T.O.T.S. (June 22, 2019 – present)
 * Trucktown (September 1, 2018 – present)
 * Vampirina (October 7, 2017 – present)
 * The ZhuZhus (November 20, 2017 – present)

Upcoming programming

 * Bluey

Former programming

 * The Berenstain Bears (September 3, 2016 – August 30, 2018)
 * Dinopaws (August 28, 2017 – December 30, 2018)
 * Goldie & Bear (December 1, 2015 – September 1, 2019)
 * Guess with Jess (December 1, 2015 – December 30, 2016)
 * Handy Manny (December 1, 2015 – August 31, 2016)
 * Henry Hugglemonster (December 1, 2015 – August 26, 2017)
 * Imagination Movers (December 1, 2015 – August 31, 2016)
 * Jake and the Never Land Pirates (December 1, 2015 – August 28, 2017)
 * Jane and the Dragon (December 1, 2015 – September 2, 2016)
 * Little Charmers (December 31, 2018 – January 13, 2020)
 * Little Einsteins (December 1, 2015 – August 26, 2017)
 * Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (December 1, 2015 – September 1, 2019)
 * Miles from Tomorrowland (December 1, 2015 – September 1, 2019)
 * My Big Big Friend (September 1, 2018 – February 25, 2019)
 * My Friend Rabbit (December 1, 2015 – August 30, 2018)
 * Rolie Polie Olie (December 1, 2015 – August 30, 2018)
 * Sheriff Callie's Wild West (December 1, 2015 – August 28, 2017)
 * Sofia the First (December 1, 2015 – August 31, 2019)
 * Special Agent Oso (December 1, 2015 – August 31, 2016)
 * Timothy Goes to School (September 3, 2016 – August 27, 2017)
 * Willa's Wild Life (December 1, 2015 – August 30, 2018)
 * Zigby (January 2 – May 5, 2017)

First launch programming
These are the programs that aired on the first launch of Disney Junior Canada at the time it was owned by DHX Media.


 * Bananas in Pyjamas (February 19, 2013 – September 17, 2015)
 * Bear in the Big Blue House (May 6, 2011 - May 25, 2012; September 3, 2012 - September 29, 2013)
 * BunnyTown (May 6, 2011 – May 2012)
 * Care Bears: Adventures in Care-a-lot (May 6, 2011 – June 30, 2012)
 * Doc McStuffins (April 8, 2012 – August 30, 2015)
 * DuckTales (October 2011 – September 30, 2013)
 * Franny's Feet (May 6, 2011 – September 1, 2014; August 31, 2015 – September 17, 2015)
 * Gerald McBoing-Boing (May 6 – July 31, 2011)
 * Handy Manny (May 6, 2011 – August 7, 2014)
 * Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs (May 6, 2011 – August 28, 2014)
 * Henry Hugglemonster (April 21, 2013 - September 17, 2015)
 * Henry's World (May 6, 2011 – August 31, 2013)
 * Higglytown Heroes (May 6, 2011 – September 27, 2013)
 * Imagination Movers (May 6, 2011 – August 30, 2015)
 * Jake and the Never Land Pirates (May 6, 2011 – September 17, 2015)
 * Johnny and the Sprites (May 6, 2011 – September 2, 2012)
 * JoJo's Circus (May 6, 2011 – September 1, 2013)
 * Julius Jr. (May 2, 2015 – September 17, 2015)
 * Jungle Junction (May 6, 2011 – August 30, 2015)
 * Justin Time (September 16, 2012 - September 17, 2015)
 * Kate and Mim-Mim (September 5, 2015 – September 17, 2015)
 * Katie and Orbie (May 6, 2011 – December 31, 2012)
 * Lalaloopsy (September 27, 2014 – September 17, 2015)
 * Little Einsteins (May 6, 2011 – September 17, 2015)
 * The Little Mermaid (September 16, 2013 – August 31, 2014)
 * Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (May 6, 2011 – September 17, 2015)
 * Miles from Tomorrowland (February 21 – August 30, 2015)
 * Out of the Box (July 1, 2011 – August 31, 2012; December 31, 2012 – August 31, 2014)
 * Sarah & Duck (July 7, 2014 – September 17, 2015)
 * Sheriff Callie's Wild West (February 2, 2014 – September 17, 2015)
 * Sofia the First (January 19, 2013 – August 31, 2015)
 * Special Agent Oso (May 6, 2011 – September 17, 2015)
 * Stanley (May 6, 2011 – September 29, 2013)
 * Stella and Sam (May 6, 2011 – September 17, 2015)
 * Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty Adventures (May 6, 2011 – September 17, 2015)
 * The Secret World of Benjamin Bear (May 6, 2011 – August 30, 2015)
 * Thomas & Friends (May 24, 2015 – September 17, 2015)
 * Tickety Toc (April 23, 2012 – September 17, 2015)
 * Topsy and Tim (September 5, 2015 – September 17, 2015)
 * Twirlywoos (September 5, 2015 – September 17, 2015)
 * Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! (May 6, 2011 – June 30, 2015)
 * Yo Gabba Gabba! (September 5, 2015 – September 17, 2015)
 * Yup Yups (September 16, 2013 – September 17, 2015)