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The Traitors Canada

The Traitors Canada is a Canadian reality television series based on the international format The Traitors.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Traitors Canada is a Canadian reality television series based on the international format The Traitors. It premiered on CTV on October 2, 2023, and follows contestants who complete challenges while secretly assigned traitors try to deceive the others and win the prize pot. The series is hosted by Karine Vanasse and is produced in English for a Canadian audience.

Format

The series places contestants together in a competitive social-deduction game. Some players are secretly designated as traitors and try to eliminate or outwit the faithful while the group completes challenges for a cash prize.

Production and broadcast

The Traitors Canada premiered on CTV on October 2, 2023, with weekly episodes in its first season. It is a Canadian English-language production based on the international Traitors format.

Season 1

The first season aired in 2023 and contained 10 episodes. Season 1 was won by Mike D'Urzo, who played as a traitor, and Gurleen Maan finished as runner-up.

Reception and availability

The series is listed on major streaming and media platforms, including Prime Video and Apple TV listings, indicating broader digital availability. Third-party databases describe it as a game show and reality TV series.

Key facts

  • The series began broadcasting on CTV in October 2023.
  • It is a Canadian adaptation of the global The Traitors format.
  • Contestants live together and take part in challenges while trying to identify the hidden traitors.
  • Season 1 consisted of 10 episodes and featured 20 players.
  • Mike D'Urzo won season 1 as a traitor, with Gurleen Maan as runner-up.
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Canadian context

It is a Canadian-produced adaptation of an international reality format, aired on a Canadian network and hosted by a Canadian actress for a Canadian audience.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Traitors Canada?
It is a Canadian reality series based on a deception-and-deduction game format in which some contestants are secretly traitors.
When did it premiere?
It premiered on CTV on October 2, 2023.
Who hosts the series?
The series is hosted by Karine Vanasse.
What is the basic premise?
Contestants live together, complete challenges, and try to identify hidden traitors before the traitors manipulate the game to win.
How many episodes were in season 1?
Season 1 had 10 episodes.
Who won the first season?
Mike D'Urzo won season 1 as a traitor.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Traitors_Canada_season_1
    Supports: Premiere date, host, winner, runner-up, and season 1 details.
  2. Prime Video — https://www.primevideo.com/detail/The-Traitors-Canada/0MLRJMHJYE7UC6ICEDUKMYHHGT
    Supports: Series premise, contestants, traitors, and prize concept.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28251824/
    Supports: Country of origin, language, genre, premiere date, and prize amount.
  4. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/ca/show/the-traitors-canada/umc.cmc.37l23qk1o5ysc97wabjshrd3t
    Supports: Series premise and Canadian availability.
  5. Serializd — https://www.serializd.com/show/The-Traitors-Canada-234613/season/356510/1
    Supports: Season 1 episode count and contestant count.
  6. Screen Rant — https://screenrant.com/db/tv-show/the-traitors-canada/
    Supports: General series description and premiere date.