2013 in Canadian television


The following is a list of events affecting Canadian television in 2013. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings.

Events

August

Television programs

Programs debuting in 2013

Series currently listed here have been announced by their respective networks as scheduled to premiere in 2013. Note that shows may be delayed or cancelled by the network between now and their scheduled air dates.
Start DateShowChannelSource
January 8CrackedCBC Television
January 10Rocket MonkeysTeletoon
January 20La VoixTVA
February 3MotiveCTV
February 4SeedCity
March 8The Next StepFamily Channel
March 30Orphan BlackSpace
June 13Package DealCity
June 24SatisfactionCTV
July 4Camp LakebottomTeletoon
July 15The Amazing Race CanadaCTV
August 26Breakfast Television City
August 27PAW PatrolTVOKids
September 2The SocialCTV
September 4Forgive MeSuper Channel
September 5GrojbandTeletoon
October 3PlayedCTV
October 22The Illegal EaterTravel + Escape
November 17Sex & ViolenceOutTV
December 30The Adventures of Napkin ManCBC

Deaths

DateNameAgeNotabilitySource
Jan. 14Conrad Bain89Canadian-born American actor, known for his roles as Dr. Arthur Harmon in Maude, Phillip Drummond in Diff'rent Strokes and Charlie Ross in the short-lived Mr. President ; guest starring roles include Westinghouse Studio One, The Defenders, N.Y.P.D., Dark Shadows, The Facts of Life, The Love Boat, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Unforgettable.
July 13Cory Monteith31Canadian actor, known for his role as Finn Hudson in Glee.
Nov. 28Danny Wells72Canadian television and film actor
Dec. 21Geoff Stirling92Canadian multimedia mogul