In December 2022, Disney Junior was added to [[StackTV]], along with [[Disney Channel (Canada)|Disney Channel]] and [[Disney XD (Canada)|Disney XD]].
In December 2022, Disney Junior was added to [[StackTV]], along with [[Disney Channel (Canada)|Disney Channel]] and [[Disney XD (Canada)|Disney XD]].
On July 10, 2025, Corus announced that they would close Disney Jr. alongside a selection of Disney-licensed channels ([[Disney XD (Canada)|Disney XD]], [[La Chaîne Disney]] and [[ABC Spark]]), as well as the unrelated [[Nickelodeon (Canadian TV channel)|Nickelodeon]], at midnight on September 1 due to existing financial pressure at the company.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-10 |title=Corus to pull plug on some kids channels amid financial pressure |url=https://cartt.ca/corus-to-pull-plug-on-some-kids-channels-amid-financial-pressure/ |access-date=2025-07-14 |website=Cartt.ca}}</ref> Despite the closure, Corus confirmed that it would continue to air the channel‘s content on [[Disney Channel (Canada)|Disney Channel]]. The last show to air on the channel ahead of its midnight closure was the ”[[Bluey (TV series)|Bluey]]” minisode “Tattoo Shop”, after which the channel ceased operations with a [[slate (broadcasting)|slate]] stating “This channel is no longer available”.<ref>{{cite web |title= TV Schedule for Disney Junior Canada |url= https://www.tvpassport.com/tv-listings/stations/disney-junior-canada/17224/2025-08-31 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20250828171908/https://www.tvpassport.com/tv-listings/stations/disney-junior-canada/17224/2025-08-31 |archive-date=2025-08-28 |access-date=2025-08-31 |website=TV Passport |language=en}}</ref>
On July 10, 2025, Corus announced that they would close Disney Jr. on due to existing financial pressure at the company.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-10 |title=Corus to pull plug on some kids channels amid financial pressure |url=https://cartt.ca/corus-to-pull-plug-on-some-kids-channels-amid-financial-pressure/ |access-date=2025-07-14 |website=Cartt.ca}}</ref> Despite the closure, Corus confirmed that it would continue to air ‘s content on [[Disney Channel (Canada)|Disney Channel]]. The last show to air on ahead of its closure was the ”[[Bluey (TV series)|Bluey]]” minisode “Tattoo Shop”, after ceased operations with a [[slate (broadcasting)|slate]] stating “This channel is no longer available”.<ref>{{cite web |title= TV Schedule for Disney Junior Canada |url= https://www.tvpassport.com/tv-listings/stations/disney-junior-canada/17224/2025-08-31 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20250828171908/https://www.tvpassport.com/tv-listings/stations/disney-junior-canada/17224/2025-08-31 |archive-date=2025-08-28 |access-date=2025-08-31 |website=TV Passport |language=en}}</ref>
== Programming ==
== Programming ==
Defunct Canadian children’s television channel (2015-2025)
Television channel
Disney Jr. was a Canadian English-language discretionary specialty channel owned by Corus Entertainment which launched on December 1, 2015. It was a localized version of the American cable network of the same name operated under license from Disney Branded Television, a division of The Walt Disney Company which broadcast animated programming aimed at children and preschoolers ages 2 to 8.
Original run (2011-2015)
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From May 6, 2011 to September 18, 2015, DHX Media (now WildBrain) operated an English-language Disney Junior-branded channel in Canada as a multiplex of Family Channel (originally launched as Playhouse Disney on November 30, 2007). The channel had a French-language counterpart (launched on July 5, 2010 as Playhouse Disney Télé), operating under a separate license.
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.[1][2][3][4]
Relaunch and second closure (2015-2015)
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In August 2015, television provider VMedia stated on its website that Corus would launch Disney Junior and Disney XD channels on December 1, 2015.[5] Upon its launch on September 1, 2015, Disney Channel aired a programming block featuring Disney Junior programs.[6] DHX’s Disney Junior services were re-branded as Family Jr. and Télémagino on September 18.[7]
Corus’s English-language Disney Junior channel officially launched on December 1, 2015 alongside their Disney XD channel.[8] DHX’s rights to broadcast Disney Junior programming expired on January 1, 2016.[3]
On September 1, 2017, the channel obtained a discretionary service licence;[9] it had been operating as an exempt channel before then.[10]
There was no French-language counterpart launched, however, La Chaîne Disney offered the morning programming block Disney Junior sur La Chaîne Disney to carry network programming in the French language, until the network’s closure (along with Disney Jr. itself) on September 1, 2025.
On April 21, 2018, the network aired its first film, The Lion King (1994), and continued to air films (including Cars, Cars 2, and Finding Nemo) until early 2021.
In December 2022, Disney Junior was added to StackTV, along with Disney Channel and Disney XD.
On July 10, 2025, Corus announced that they would close Disney Jr. on August 31 due to existing financial pressure at the company.[11] Despite the closure, Corus confirmed that it would continue to air Disney Jr.’s content on Disney Channel. The last show to air on Disney Jr. ahead of its closure was the Bluey minisode “Tattoo Shop”, after Disney Jr. ceased operations with a slate stating “This channel is no longer available”.[12]
Original programming
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| Title | Premiere date | Finale date | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariel | June 29, 2024 | August 31, 2025 | |
| Firebuds | September 24, 2022 | ||
| Kindergarten: The Musical | September 7, 2024 | ||
| Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ | July 26, 2025 | ||
| Mickey Mouse Funhouse | August 22, 2021 | ||
| Puppy Dog Pals | April 23, 2017 | ||
| Pupstruction | June 17, 2023 | ||
| RoboGobo | January 18, 2025 | ||
| Sofia the First | December 1, 2015 September 1, 2023 |
August 31, 2019 August 31, 2025 |
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| Spidey and His Amazing Friends | August 7, 2021 | August 31, 2025 | |
| Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures | May 4, 2023 | ||
| SuperKitties | January 12, 2023 |
Acquired programming
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| Title | Premiere date | Finale date | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluey | October 4, 2020 | August 31, 2025 | |
| Morphle and the Magic Pets | June 7, 2024 | August 29, 2025 | |
| Agent Binky: Pets of the Universe | August 28, 2023 | August 31, 2025 | |
| The Berenstain Bears | September 3, 2016 May 29, 2023 |
August 30, 2018 August 31, 2025 |
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| Maggie and the Ferocious Beast | March 10, 2023 | August 31, 2025 | |
| Mike the Knight | January 1, 2018 May 29, 2023 |
March 9, 2023 August 31, 2025 |
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| Trucktown | September 1, 2018 | August 31, 2025 | |
| The ZhuZhus | November 20, 2017 |
Original programming
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| Title | Premiere date | Finale date | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handy Manny | December 1, 2015 | August 31, 2016 | |
| Special Agent Oso | |||
| Imagination Movers | |||
| Henry Hugglemonster | August 26, 2017 | ||
| Little Einsteins | |||
| Jake and the Never Land Pirates | August 28, 2017 | [13] | |
| Sheriff Callie’s Wild West | |||
| Mickey Mouse Clubhouse | September 1, 2019 | ||
| Miles from Tomorrowland | |||
| Goldie & Bear | |||
| Doc McStuffins | December 1, 2015 November 6, 2020 |
September 1, 2020 September 1, 2021 |
[8][a] |
| Elena of Avalor | July 23, 2016 | September 1, 2020 | |
| The Lion Guard | January 17, 2016 | ||
| The Rocketeer | November 10, 2019 | August 30, 2020 | |
| Vampirina | October 7, 2017 | August 28, 2021 | |
| Fancy Nancy | July 14, 2018 | August 29, 2022 | |
| Muppet Babies | March 23, 2018 | ||
| Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures | January 21, 2017 | ||
| The Chicken Squad | May 16, 2021 | August 19, 2022 | |
| Eureka! | June 25, 2022 | June 11, 2023 | |
| Mira, Royal Detective | March 22, 2020 | September 1, 2023 | |
| Alice’s Wonderland Bakery | February 12, 2022 | August 30, 2024 | |
| T.O.T.S. | June 22, 2019 September 1, 2023 |
August 29, 2022 August 31, 2024 |
Acquired programming
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| Title | Premiere date | Finale date | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! | August 15, 2020 | May 26, 2023 | |
| Chuggington | January 23, 2017 July 5, 2021 |
January 1, 2021 May 26, 2023 |
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| Dinopaws | August 28, 2017 | December 30, 2018 | |
| Gigantosaurus | January 19, 2019 | September 1, 2023 | |
| Guess with Jess | December 1, 2015 December 5, 2016 |
September 2, 2016 December 30, 2016 |
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| Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs | January 6, 2020 | August 15, 2020 | |
| Jane and the Dragon | December 1, 2015 | September 2, 2016 | |
| Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes | March 25, 2023 | September 1, 2024 | |
| PJ Masks | February 7, 2016 | [b] | |
| Little Charmers | December 31, 2018 | August 31, 2024 | |
| My Big Big Friend | September 1, 2018 | February 25, 2019 | [c] |
| My Friend Rabbit | December 1, 2015 | August 30, 2018 | |
| Pikwik Pack | January 14, 2022 | August 28, 2023 | |
| The Remarkable Mr. King | September 11, 2021 | August 27, 2023 | |
| Rolie Polie Olie | December 1, 2015 | August 30, 2018 | |
| Timothy Goes to School | September 3, 2016 | August 27, 2017 | |
| Willa’s Wild Life | December 1, 2015 | August 30, 2018 | |
| Zigby | January 2, 2017 | May 28, 2017 |
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2015-2017
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2017-2024
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2024-2025
- ^ “Corus Entertainment and Disney/ABC Television Group Join Forces in Landmark Licensing Agreement” (Press release). Corus Entertainment. CNW Group. April 16, 2015. Archived from the original on April 17, 2015. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
- ^ “DHX Media to buy Family, other children’s channels”. Toronto Star. November 28, 2013. Retrieved November 29, 2013.
- ^ a b “Corus gains Canadian rights to Disney Channel content”. The Globe and Mail. Canadian Press. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
- ^ “DHX-Disney Divorce Almost Done”. Cartt.ca. April 16, 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
- ^ “Changes to Kids Channels”. VMedia. August 21, 2015. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
- ^ “It’s #HereForReal Canada! Corus Entertainment Launches Disney Channel in 10 Million Households” (Press release). Toronto: Corus Entertainment. September 1, 2015. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
- ^ “DHX TELEVISION’S REBRANDED FAMILY JR. AND TÉLÉMAGINO NETWORKS REVEALED TODAY” (Press release). DHX Media. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ^ a b “Disney XD & Disney Junior to Roll Out in Canada Next Month”. WorldScreen. Retrieved December 1, 2015.
- ^ “Corus Entertainment Inc. – Licence renewals for English-language television stations and services”. May 15, 2017.
- ^ “List of Exempt Category B and Exempt Third-Language Services”. www.crtc.gc.ca. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- ^ “Corus to pull plug on some kids channels amid financial pressure”. Cartt.ca. July 10, 2025. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ^ “TV Schedule for Disney Junior Canada”. TV Passport. Archived from the original on August 28, 2025. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
- ^ “Disney Junior”. disneychannel.ca Buzz Blog. Corus Entertainment. November 1, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2015.[permanent dead link]
