On September 7, 2026, Télé-Québec will make its programming available through three major subscription platforms – Crave, illico+ and Tou.tv Extra – expanding access beyond its traditional broadcast channels.
The move introduces Télé-Québec’s slate of educational, cultural and entertainment series to the on‑demand libraries of each service, allowing subscribers in Quebec to stream the public broadcaster’s content alongside the platforms’ existing offerings.
Crave, illico+ and Tou.tv Extra are competing streaming services that operate in the province, each maintaining a catalogue of domestic and international titles. By adding Télé‑Québec’s lineup, the three services will each host a portion of the broadcaster’s schedule, though the exact selection of shows has not been disclosed.
Télé‑Québec, the province’s public broadcaster, has traditionally delivered its programming over terrestrial television and its own digital portals. The September 7 launch marks its first distribution partnership with subscription‑based platforms, a step that could broaden its reach to viewers who primarily use paid streaming services.
The arrangement will take effect simultaneously across all three platforms, ensuring that Quebec audiences can access Télé‑Québec content from the same start date regardless of the service they subscribe to. The collaboration reflects a growing trend of public broadcasters partnering with commercial streaming providers to adapt to changing viewing habits.