Disney Junior (Canadian TV channel)


 * For the Canadian English-language channel formerly known as Disney Junior, see Family Jr. For the French-language channel previously known as Disney Junior, see Télémagino.

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

 * 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)
 * Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs (January 14, 2020 - present)
 * The Lion Guard (January 17, 2016 – present)
 * Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures (January 21, 2017 – present)
 * Mike the Knight (January 1, 2018 – 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)

Future programming

 * Mira, Royal Detective (March 22, 2020)

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)