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The [[Pokémon]] franchise first reached '''{{wp|Canada}}''' in late 1998 with the release of [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions]] and airing of the {{pkmn|anime}} began at the same time. Canada is divided into English- and French-speaking regions (the latter consisting mostly of the province of {{wp|Quebec}}), with ''Pokémon'' being marketed accordingly. While the English adaptation of the franchise largely shares the same materials and translations as {{pmin|the United States}}, the {{wp|Quebec French}} adaptation of the franchise had a mix of its own French translations and the English translation during its early days (with a small amount of material from {{pmin|France}}), which was eventually phased out in favor of almost entirely importing [[Pokémon in France|European French]] material with a few exceptions such as the ''[[Detective Pikachu (movie)|Detective Pikachu]]'' film.
The [[Pokémon]] franchise first reached '''{{wp|Canada}}''' in late 1998 with the release of [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions]] and airing of the {{pkmn|anime}} began at the same time. Canada is divided into English- and French-speaking regions (the latter consisting mostly of the province of {{wp|Quebec}}), with ''Pokémon'' being marketed accordingly. While the English adaptation of the franchise largely shares the same materials and translations as {{pmin|the United States}}, the {{wp|Quebec French}} adaptation of the franchise had a mix of its own French translations and the English translation during its early days (with a small amount of material from {{pmin|France}}), which was eventually phased out in favor of almost entirely importing European French material with a few exceptions such as the ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}'' film.


==Pokémon games==
==Pokémon games==
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The [[Virtual Console]] re-releases of {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and {{game|Yellow}} are available in separate English and French versions (along with [[Pokémon in Latin America|Spanish]]), unlike with the initial Canadian release.
The [[Virtual Console]] re-releases of {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and {{game|Yellow}} are available in separate English and French versions (along with [[Pokémon in Latin America|Spanish]]), unlike with the initial Canadian release.


As {{g|X and Y}} feature multilingual support, the need for separate English and French Game Cards from [[Generation VI]] onwards appears to have been eliminated, as players may choose their preferred language at the beginning of the game. Most spinoff games include multiple language options, including French and Spanish. ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]'' is a unique case, as its North American French translation is separate from that of France due to it being a Nintendo crossover game, although most Pokémon characters still use European French names and voices to reflect how the games' translations are imported from/identical to those of France.
As {{g|X and Y}} feature multilingual support, the need for separate English and French Game Cards from [[Generation VI]] onward appears to have been eliminated, as players may choose their preferred language at the beginning of the game. Most spin-off games include multiple language options, including French and Spanish. ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]'' is a unique case, as its North American French translation is separate from that of France due to it being a Nintendo crossover game, although most Pokémon characters still use European French names and voices to reflect how the games' translations are imported from or identical to those of France.


===Event Pokémon===
===Event Pokémon===
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The English dub of the [[Pokémon anime]] and the [[Pokémon movie]]s airs in Canada on {{wp|Teletoon|Teletoon}}. The series previously aired on {{wp|YTV (TV channel)|YTV}} from September 1998,  when ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'' debuted in Canada, through August 30, 2014. {{wp|Corus Entertainment|Corus Entertainment}} had obtained full ownership of Teletoon in 2014. Since Corus Entertainment had also owned YTV, they decided to shift some of their programming from YTV to Teletoon in the summer and fall of 2014, including the movement of Pokémon from YTV to Teletoon on September 2, 2014.
The English dub of the [[Pokémon anime]] and the [[Pokémon movie]]s airs in Canada on {{wp|Teletoon|Teletoon}}. The series previously aired on {{wp|YTV (TV channel)|YTV}} from September 1998,  when ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'' debuted in Canada, through August 30, 2014. {{wp|Corus Entertainment|Corus Entertainment}} had obtained full ownership of Teletoon in 2014. Since Corus Entertainment had also owned YTV, they decided to shift some of their programming from YTV to Teletoon in the summer and fall of 2014, including the movement of Pokémon from YTV to Teletoon on September 2, 2014.


{{tt|Currently|Last checked: March 26, 2017}}, Teletoon airs ''[[S20|Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon]]'' every Saturday at 12:00 PM ET/PT. Reruns of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' are shown Monday through Friday, at 3:30 PM ET/PT.
{{tt|Currently|Last checked: March 26, 2017}}, Teletoon airs [[S20|Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon]] every Saturday at 12:00 PM ET/PT. Reruns of [[S17|Pokémon the Series: XY]] are shown Monday through Friday, at 3:30 PM ET/PT.


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=====Original series=====
=====Original series=====
When the anime debuted on YTV in September 1998, it aired on weekdays at 4:00 PM. When ''[[S02|Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]]'' debuted in the U.S., YTV continued to air ''Indigo League'' episodes until ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'' aired on {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Kids' WB!}}. This was due to YTV's general practice of not airing new episodes until there was a substantial amount of new dubbed episodes to air five days a week for the weekday timeslot until the end of the season. Back around this time, Pokémon sometimes scheduled blocks of "back to back to back to back" specials. The first time this occurred, the block was called "Pokemania". On September 22, 2000 YTV had finally begun to air episodes of ''Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands''.
When the anime debuted on YTV in September 1998, it aired on weekdays at 4:00 PM. When [[S02|Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]] debuted in the U.S., YTV continued to air Indigo League episodes until ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'' aired on {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Kids' WB!}}. This was due to YTV's general practice of not airing new episodes until there was a substantial amount of new dubbed episodes to air five days a week for the weekday timeslot until the end of the season. Back around this time, Pokémon sometimes scheduled blocks of "back to back to back to back" specials. The first time this occurred, the block was called "Pokemania". On September 22, 2000 YTV had finally begun to air episodes of ''Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands''.
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=====Advanced Generation series=====
=====Advanced Generation series=====
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=====''Diamond & Pearl'' series=====
=====''Diamond & Pearl'' series=====
YTV began airing {{tt|new|to Canadians}} ''[[S10|Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl]]'' episodes on Saturdays in September 2007. A 3:30 PM weekday timeslot starting with ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage]]'' was added to YTV's schedule on April 7, 2008. Eventually, these 3:30 PM episodes surpassed the timeline of the Saturday episodes, starting with ''[[DP034|Buizel Your Way Out Of This!]]''. Thus, Canada started getting five new episodes per week. The last episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} [[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]] aired on Tuesday, June 17 but the series wasn't finished until October 2008, meaning that [[S11|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension]] should have started on the next Wednesday or possibly Saturday. However, this did not happen, as YTV began rerunning season 10 from the beginning. This is due to YTV's episode policy as stated above.
YTV began airing {{tt|new|to Canadians}} [[S10|Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl]] episodes on Saturdays in September 2007. A 3:30 PM weekday timeslot starting with ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage]]'' was added to YTV's schedule on April 7, 2008. Eventually, these 3:30 PM episodes surpassed the timeline of the Saturday episodes, starting with ''[[DP034|Buizel Your Way Out Of This!]]''. Thus, Canada started getting five new episodes per week. The last episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'', aired on Tuesday, June 17, but the series wasn't finished until October 2008, meaning that [[S11|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension]] should have started on the next Wednesday or possibly Saturday. However, this did not happen, as YTV began rerunning season 10 from the beginning. This is due to YTV's episode policy as stated above.


''Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension'' briefly appeared for three weeks, airing on Fridays at 8:00 AM starting November 7, 2008. At one point, YTV was constantly changing their schedule around from ''[[S09|Pokémon: Battle Frontier]]'' and ''Diamond and Pearl'' episodes at the times of 3:30 PM and 8:00 AM. On Monday, March 2, 2009, YTV began to air ''Battle Dimension'' regularly and only aired ''Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl'' episodes on Saturdays. On Wednesday, June 3, 2009, YTV aired the [[DP104|last episode]] of Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension however the full series didn't finish until October 2009.
Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension briefly appeared for three weeks, airing on Fridays at 8:00 AM starting November 7, 2008. At one point, YTV was constantly changing their schedule around from [[S09|Pokémon: Battle Frontier]] and Diamond and Pearl episodes at the times of 3:30 PM and 8:00 AM. On Monday, March 2, 2009, YTV began to air Battle Dimension regularly and only aired ''Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl'' episodes on Saturdays. On Wednesday, June 3, 2009, YTV aired the [[DP104|last episode]] of Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension however the full series didn't finish until October 2009.


On Saturday, October 10, 2009, YTV began airing episodes of [[S12|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles]] until spring 2011. On the same day, they aired ''[[SS020|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]'' at 12:00 PM, and also ''[[SS021|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]'' at 12:30 PM (just one day after the US airing). On November 20, 2009, YTV stopped airing episodes of ''Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension'' and began to air only ''Galactic Battles''. On November 28, 2009, YTV aired the Canadian premier of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. Beginning in late December 2009 until March 2010, YTV reverted to airing ''[[S08|Pokémon: Advanced Battle]]'' episodes on weekdays. Only one {{tt|new|to Canadians}} episode of ''Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles'' aired on Saturday at 12:00 PM. YTV later on switched back to airing episodes of ''Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles'' six days a week. With the airing of ''[[DP157|Gotta Get a Gible!]]'' On Tuesday, May 18, 2010, YTV closed the gap between the US air date and the Canadian air date down to just three days, which was rare to happen on YTV. This gap however, was widened again as YTV aired from ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]'' on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 but all of the episodes weren't fully aired in Canada until March 2011.
On Saturday, October 10, 2009, YTV began airing episodes of [[S12|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles]] until spring 2011. On the same day, they aired ''[[SS020|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]'' at 12:00 PM, and also ''[[SS021|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]'' at 12:30 PM (just one day after the US airing). On November 20, 2009, YTV stopped airing episodes of ''Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension'' and began to air only ''Galactic Battles''. On November 28, 2009, YTV aired the Canadian premier of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. Beginning in late December 2009 until March 2010, YTV reverted to airing ''[[S08|Pokémon: Advanced Battle]]'' episodes on weekdays. Only one {{tt|new|to Canadians}} episode of Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles aired on Saturday at 12:00 PM. YTV later on switched back to airing episodes of Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles six days a week. With the airing of ''[[DP157|Gotta Get a Gible!]]'' On Tuesday, May 18, 2010, YTV closed the gap between the US air date and the Canadian air date down to just three days, which was rare to happen on YTV. This gap however, was widened again as YTV aired from ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]'' on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 but all of the episodes weren't fully aired in Canada until March 2011.


On Saturday, November 6, 2010, YTV started to air episodes of ''[[S13|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors]]'' on their Saturday time slots starting from ''[[DP158|Regaining the Home Advantage!]]'' while still airing episodes of ''Galactic Battles'' on weekdays. YTV had finished the ''Galactic Battles'' weekday run on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 and on Wednesday they started to air a run of ''Pokémon: Battle Frontier'' starting from ''[[AG146|Fear Factor Phony]]''. After this run had concluded, YTV had gone back to episodes of Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles until fall 2011. YTV started ''Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors'' on their weekday time slot on March 7, 2011 and was concluded by the end of October. On Saturday, March 12, 2011, YTV surprisingly aired ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'' without prior advertisements or TV listings, making most fans miss out on the movie airing.
On Saturday, November 6, 2010, YTV started to air episodes of [[S13|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors]] on their Saturday time slots starting from ''[[DP158|Regaining the Home Advantage!]]'' while still airing episodes of Galactic Battles on weekdays. YTV had finished the Galactic Battles weekday run on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 and on Wednesday they started to air a run of Pokémon: Battle Frontier starting from ''[[AG146|Fear Factor Phony]]''. After this run had concluded, YTV had gone back to episodes of Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles until fall 2011. YTV started Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors on their weekday time slot on March 7, 2011 and was concluded by the end of October. On Saturday, March 12, 2011, YTV surprisingly aired ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'' without prior advertisements or TV listings, making most fans miss out on the movie airing.


=====''Best Wishes'' series=====
=====''Best Wishes'' series=====
YTV began to air ''[[S14|Pokémon: Black & White]]'' on weekdays starting on Friday August 5, 2011. YTV aired ''[[M14|Black—Victini and Reshiram]]'' on January 14, 2012. On April 7, 2012, YTV began to air episodes of ''[[S15|Pokémon Black & White: Rival Destinies]]'' on their Saturday timeslot as the first season in Canada to be aired in the spring instead of late summer/fall. Pokémon Black & White: Rival Destinies replaced Pokémon: Black & White weekday run on August 13, 2012. YTV aired ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'' on December 8, 2012. This was the first time since [[Pokémon movie]] theatrical releases in which Canada has had the same premiere date as the US. On March 23, 2013, ''[[S16|Pokémon Black & White: Adventures in Unova]]'' had replaced the Saturday timeslot. On December 7, 2013, YTV had aired ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''.
YTV began to air [[S14|Pokémon: Black & White]] on weekdays starting on Friday August 5, 2011. YTV aired ''[[M14|Black—Victini and Reshiram]]'' on January 14, 2012. On April 7, 2012, YTV began to air episodes of [[S15|Pokémon Black & White: Rival Destinies]] on their Saturday timeslot as the first season in Canada to be aired in the spring instead of late summer/fall. Pokémon Black & White: Rival Destinies replaced Pokémon: Black & White weekday run on August 13, 2012. YTV aired ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'' on December 8, 2012. This was the first time since [[Pokémon movie]] theatrical releases in which Canada has had the same premiere date as the US. On March 23, 2013, [[S16|Pokémon Black & White: Adventures in Unova]] had replaced the Saturday timeslot. On December 7, 2013, YTV had aired ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''.


=====''XY'' series=====
=====''XY'' series=====
''[[S17|Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' first premiered on Saturday, December 7, 2013 on YTV with the airings of ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'' and ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]''. These initial airings of the seventeenth season did not replace Saturday airings of ''[[S16|Pokémon Black & White: Adventures in Unova]]'', but were simply aired as a sneak peek. Continual airings of ''Pokémon the Series: XY'' began on February 15, 2014, though the sneak preview versions of [[XY001]] and [[XY002]] were aired instead of the regular versions. On September 2, 2014, YTV concluded the airings of the Pokémon animated series and YTV's sister station, Teletoon, picked up where YTV had left off. On November 9, 2014, Teletoon had aired ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''. ''[[S18|Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest]]'' was first aired in April 2015, while the ''[[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]]'' was first aired the following year.
[[S17|Pokémon the Series: XY]] first premiered on Saturday, December 7, 2013 on YTV with the airings of ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'' and ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]''. These initial airings of the seventeenth season did not replace Saturday airings of [[S16|Pokémon Black & White: Adventures in Unova]], but were simply aired as a sneak peek. Continual airings of ''Pokémon the Series: XY'' began on February 15, 2014, though the sneak preview versions of [[XY001]] and [[XY002]] were aired instead of the regular versions. On September 2, 2014, YTV concluded the airings of the Pokémon animated series and YTV's sister station, Teletoon, picked up where YTV had left off. On November 9, 2014, Teletoon had aired ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''. [[S18|Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest]] was first aired in April 2015, while the [[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]] was first aired the following year.


=====''Sun & Moon'' series=====
=====''Sun & Moon'' series=====
Teletoon first aired ''[[S20|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' on Saturday, December 31, 2016 airing the sneak preview episodes of ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'' and ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]'' alongside ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''. Teletoon then began airing the season in its original order from Saturday, March 18, 2017 to Saturday, January 6, 2018.
Teletoon first aired [[S20|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]] on Saturday, December 31, 2016 airing the sneak preview episodes of ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'' and ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]'' alongside ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''. Teletoon then began airing the season in its original order from Saturday, March 18, 2017 to Saturday, January 6, 2018.


''[[S21|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures]]'' premiered on Teletoon from Saturday, March 10, 2018 to Saturday, February 2, 2019. The last four episodes of the season aired on YTV on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 in commemoration of [[Pokémon Day]], marking Pokémon's return to the channel after its move to Teletoon in 2014. ''[[The Power of Us]]'' aired on the channel on Friday, May 10th, 2019, the same day that ''[[POKÉMON Detective Pikachu]]'' premiered in North American theatres.
[[S21|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures]] premiered on Teletoon from Saturday, March 10, 2018 to Saturday, February 2, 2019. The last four episodes of the season aired on YTV on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 in commemoration of [[Pokémon Day]], marking Pokémon's return to the channel after its move to Teletoon in 2014. ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'' aired on the channel on Friday, May 10th, 2019, the same day that ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}'' premiered in North American theatres.


''[[S22|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Legends]]'' premiered on Teletoon on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
[[S22|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Legends]] premiered on Teletoon on Saturday, March 2, 2019.


====Pokémon movies====
====Pokémon movies====
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The next four movies, ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', were distributed in Canada by {{wp|Alliance Atlantis|Alliance Atlantis Communications, Inc.}}, which was last known as {{wp|Alliance Films}} prior to its absorption into {{wp|Entertainment One}} in 2013. In 2010, Alliance Films released a boxed set of those four movies exclusively in Canada, titled ''Pokémon Legends''. The boxed set consists of four discs and contains all the same bonus features as previous standalone releases of the movies. All four movies in the set are available in both English and French.
The next four movies, ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', were distributed in Canada by {{wp|Alliance Atlantis|Alliance Atlantis Communications, Inc.}}, which was last known as {{wp|Alliance Films}} prior to its absorption into {{wp|Entertainment One}} in 2013. In 2010, Alliance Films released a boxed set of those four movies exclusively in Canada, titled ''Pokémon Legends''. The boxed set consists of four discs and contains all the same bonus features as previous standalone releases of the movies. All four movies in the set are available in both English and French.


Pokémon movies have been distributed in Canada by [[VIZ Media]] following their takeover of the movie distributions from ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' onward in the United States. Subsequent Pokémon movies that received a theatrical release in the United States were also released in Canada via {{wp|Cineplex}}, including the wide-release ''[[Detective Pikachu (movie)|Detective Pikachu]]'' film.
Pokémon movies have been distributed in Canada by [[VIZ Media]] following their takeover of the movie distributions from ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' onward in the United States. Subsequent Pokémon movies that received a theatrical release in the United States were also released in Canada via {{wp|Cineplex}}, including the wide-release ''{{mpv|Detective Pikachu}}'' film.
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====YTV On Demand====
====YTV On Demand====
[[File:YTV anime On Demand.png|thumb|left|170px|YTV Anime On Demand logo used at the time Pokémon was offered.]]
[[File:YTV anime On Demand.png|thumb|left|170px|YTV Anime On Demand logo used at the time Pokémon was offered.]]
[[File:Bionixondemand.jpg|thumb|right|170px|Bionix On Demand logo]]
[[File:Bionixondemand.jpg|thumb|170px|Bionix On Demand logo]]
In 2005, YTV launched an {{wp|Video on demand|on demand}} anime channel simply named ''YTV Anime On Demand''. The channel contained new and old programs, including series that do not air on the normal YTV. The Pokémon anime was also available on this service. In 2008, YTV renamed its on demand service to ''Bionix On Demand''. In December 2009, YTV cancelled Bionix On Demand<ref>[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-12-09/canada-bionix-on-demand-for-anime-ends-this-month Bionix On Demand cancelled] (retrieved February 18, 2010)</ref> and returned to the YTV On Demand service, which no longer offers Pokémon in its line-up.
In 2005, YTV launched an {{wp|Video on demand|on demand}} anime channel simply named ''YTV Anime On Demand''. The channel contained new and old programs, including series that do not air on the normal YTV. The Pokémon anime was also available on this service. In 2008, YTV renamed its on demand service to ''Bionix On Demand''. In December 2009, YTV cancelled Bionix On Demand<ref>[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-12-09/canada-bionix-on-demand-for-anime-ends-this-month Bionix On Demand cancelled] (retrieved February 18, 2010)</ref> and returned to the YTV On Demand service, which no longer offers Pokémon in its line-up.


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Unlike the fandom in France, a significant portion of the French-speaking adult ''Pokémon'' fandom in Quebec grew up with English names and terms thanks to these dubs (and the English-language games, to a lesser extent). As a result, [[List of French Pokémon names|France's localized names]] tend to become a point of debate, particularly regarding early-generation nostalgia; English-language ''Pokémon'' games and merchandise are sold alongside their French-language counterparts and remain successful with older fans, and some Francophone Canadians continue to use the English names in conversation<ref>[http://www.journaldemontreal.com/2013/11/08/de-retour-en-enfance-avec-pokemon ''Le Journal de Montréal'' French-language review of X and Y]</ref>, with casual use of the French names not being as widespread or universal as in other French-speaking parts of the world.
Unlike the fandom in France, a significant portion of the French-speaking adult ''Pokémon'' fandom in Quebec grew up with English names and terms thanks to these dubs (and the English-language games, to a lesser extent). As a result, [[List of French Pokémon names|France's localized names]] tend to become a point of debate, particularly regarding early-generation nostalgia; English-language ''Pokémon'' games and merchandise are sold alongside their French-language counterparts and remain successful with older fans, and some Francophone Canadians continue to use the English names in conversation<ref>[http://www.journaldemontreal.com/2013/11/08/de-retour-en-enfance-avec-pokemon ''Le Journal de Montréal'' French-language review of X and Y]</ref>, with casual use of the French names not being as widespread or universal as in other French-speaking parts of the world.


=====Cast and Crew=====
=====Cast and crew=====
For the European French cast of the anime series, see [[Pokémon in France#Cast and Crew|the corresponding article]].
For the European French cast of the anime series, see [[Pokémon in France#Cast and Crew|the corresponding article]].


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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Scott Ramsoomair, the author of the webcomic ''{{OBP|Super Effective|webcomic}}'', is Canadian,<ref>[http://www.animecons.com/guests/bio.shtml/1153/Scott_Ramsoomair Scott Ramsooair Biography @ AnimeCons.com] (retrieved February 18, 2010)</ref> as is {{wp|Ryan Reynolds}}, the voice actor for [[Detective Pikachu|the eponymous character]] in the ''[[Detective Pikachu (movie)|Detective Pikachu]]'' film.
* Scott Ramsoomair, the author of the webcomic ''{{OBP|Super Effective|webcomic}}'', is Canadian,<ref>[http://www.animecons.com/guests/bio.shtml/1153/Scott_Ramsoomair Scott Ramsooair Biography @ AnimeCons.com] (retrieved February 18, 2010)</ref> as is {{wp|Ryan Reynolds}}, the voice actor for {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character|the eponymous character}} in the ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}'' film.
*[http://pokemon.ca/ Pokémon.ca] redirects to [[Pokémon.com]].
*[http://pokemon.ca/ Pokémon.ca] redirects to [[Pokémon.com]].
* For [[April Fool's Day 2014]], Bulbapedia and other Bulbagarden websites adopted a Canadian theme, with Bulbanews releasing several Canada-themed hoax articles.
* For [[April Fool's Day 2014]], Bulbapedia and other Bulbagarden websites adopted a Canadian theme, with Bulbanews releasing several Canada-themed hoax articles.
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