1950s
1960-64
1965-69
*1967 - Mr. Dressup debuts on CBC
* 1969 - Mariposa in the Schools program launched
1970-72
* 1970 - Juno Awards established
* 1971 - CANCON rules come into effect, MAPL system established
* 1972 - Sesame Street Canada debuts on CBC
1973
1974
*Hy & Judy Sarick open the Children's Book Store in Toronto
1975
1976
* Mariposa Folk Festival adds children's area
1977
1978
* Raffi's Singable Songs for the Very Young reaches gold status
1979
* The Junos give out their first award for Best Children's Album
* Sharon, Lois & Bram's One Elephant, Deux Éléphants reaches gold status
1980
1981
* Bill Usher launches Kids' Music record label in Toronto
1982
* Juno children's category boycott
1983
* Raffi given Order of Canada
1984
* The Elephant Show debuts on CBC
1985
* The Fred Penner Show debuts on CBC
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
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1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
* Ants in Your Pants debuts on Treehouse
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Note:
I have attempted to compile a complete and accurate collection of all Canadian Children's Music albums. It includes albums intended for children made by Canadian artists (and sometimes foreign artists working in Canadian recording studios with Canadian personnel, e.g. Bob McGrath's albums produced in Toronto with Bill Usher).
It is, inevitably, incomplete. If you notice an omission or an error (e.g. a dead link, an album that is dated incorrectly, or an album that is not Canadian or not actually intended for children) don't hesitate to contact me using the form provided.