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Canada's Got Talent

Canada's Got Talent is a Canadian television talent competition and part of the global Got Talent franchise.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 12, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Canada's Got Talent is a Canadian television talent competition and part of the global Got Talent franchise. It first premiered on Citytv in 2012 and was later revived in 2022. The series features performers from across Canada competing before judges for a cash prize.

Format

The program is a talent competition in which performers from across Canada audition and compete in varied disciplines. It follows the standard Got Talent structure of judge evaluation and elimination rounds. Acts include singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, and other performers such as acrobats.

Broadcast history

Canada's Got Talent debuted on Citytv on March 4, 2012. After an initial run, the show was revived in 2022. It is listed as an ongoing television series.

Franchise background

The series is part of the global Got Talent franchise, which originated with America's Got Talent and has expanded into many national versions.

Recent seasons

Recent source material identifies Jacob Lewis of Newfoundland and Labrador as the winner of the 2025 season.

Key facts

  • The series is the Canadian version of the international Got Talent format.
  • It premiered on Citytv on March 4, 2012.
  • The show was later revived after its original run.
  • Acts from many performance categories compete, including music, dance, comedy, magic, and acrobatics.
  • The 2025 season was won by Newfoundland and Labrador singer Jacob Lewis.
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Canadian context

It is a Canadian-produced adaptation of a major international entertainment format and has featured performers from across the country.

Frequently asked questions

What is Canada's Got Talent?
It is a Canadian television talent competition in the international Got Talent franchise.
When did Canada's Got Talent first air?
It premiered on Citytv on March 4, 2012.
What kinds of acts appear on the show?
Acts include singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, and other performers.
Is Canada's Got Talent still active?
Yes. Search results list it as a continuing series with a revival that began in 2022.
Who won the most recent season mentioned in the sources?
Newfoundland and Labrador singer Jacob Lewis won the 2025 season.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada's_Got_Talent
    Supports: Premiere date, franchise membership, series description, and 2025 winner.
  2. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada's_Got_Talent
    Supports: Canadian talent-show format, amateur performers, and cash-prize description.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2180809/
    Supports: Series start date and original judging panel description.
  4. MEM — https://www.meminc.ca/shows/canadas-got-talent/
    Supports: Revival-era host/judges, Canadian production context, and grand-prize information.