# French-language television programming updates in Canada

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/french-language-television-programming-updates-in-canada
> Updated: 2026-09-05T13:00:40.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Major French-language broadcasters in Canada have unveiled their upcoming programming schedules for the 2026-2027 season.

TVA announced a lineup in Montreal consisting of series, reality TV, and news across its main channel and the illico+ platform. Returning series include the fifth season of ‘Indéfendable’, the final third season of ‘Les Armes’, and the sixth season of ‘Alertes’. New autumn premieres include the 1990s-set drama ‘L’Appel’ and the series ‘Ravages’, which focuses on a mining scandal.

TV5 released an autumn schedule highlighting social and diverse topics. Featured programs include ‘Ça brasse en ville’, which follows former Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante through global metropolises, and ‘Cuisiner le Nord’, exploring Yukon culinary traditions. Other content includes ‘Sexugénaires’, examining the lives of seniors, and ‘Fracture américaine’, an investigation into social divisions in the United States.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: TVA and TV5 announce new programming lineups

TVA and TV5 have announced their upcoming programming schedules, featuring new series, returning dramas, and documentaries covering diverse social and cultural topics.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tva-and-tv5-announce-new-programming-lineups

### 2026-08-28: TNTV and RTL announce new television programming lineups

TNTV and RTL have announced their new television programming schedules, with TNTV focusing on Polynesian culture and RTL emphasizing local Belgian stories and professions.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tntv-and-rtl-announce-new-television-programming-lineups

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