Pop (Canada)

Pop is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel based on the Pop channel from the United Kingdom. It airs for 24 hours a day, broadcasting cartoons, facts and game shows. Its target audience is 6 to 14-year-old children. It is owned by Corus Entertainment under a brand licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Television.

History
In February 2016, Corus Entertainment was granted approval by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to launch a television channel called YTV Playtime, described as "a national English-language Category B specialty programming undertaking aimed at children ranging from 6-14 years old."

The channel was launched on December 6, 2017 as Pop.