Dr. Phil is joining forces with a religious broadcaster as he expands his TV network north into Canada.MCA Media Group, the parent company of the Miracle Channel, is announcing a strategic partnership with Dr. Phil's Merit Street Media USA to launch Merit TV Canada. The new television network aims to deliver high-quality, family-friendly programming across the nation. Jeremy Prest, CEO of MCA Media Group, expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative:“We are committed to bringing meaningful, engaging content to Canadians from coast to coast. Our partnership with Merit Street Media USA will enable us to deliver exclusive programming that reflects our core values and provides an unparalleled viewing experience. This is an exciting new chapter for MCA Media as we introduce an expanded lineup that truly resonates with our growing audience.”Joel Cheatwood, COO of Merit Street Media USA, added:“This partnership underscores our vision of creating a unified platform that combines the strengths of both MCA Media and Merit Street Media USA. By launching Merit TV Canada, we’re setting the stage for a new era of television that speaks to the diverse and vibrant Canadian culture.”The companies say as Merit TV Canada grows in 2025, it will offer a rich lineup of programming to viewers nationwide. The network will be available through various cable and satellite providers, as well as streaming platforms, ensuring broad accessibility for all Canadians..This collaboration aims to provide Canadian audiences with a fresh and vibrant array of content, including drama, comedy, documentaries, reality shows, and coverage of current events. Programs include Return to Reason; Duck Dynasty; the SteveTV show with Steve Harvey; Cops Reloaded; Tiny House Nation; the Get Connected technology broadcast, Wahlburgers starring brothers Paul, Donnie, and Mark; Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, cowboy shows What It Takes and 5 in the Wild; Grey Matter with Alberta lawyer Leighton Grey; J-A-I-L; Wake Up with Dr. Phil; Leaders on the Frontier, the interview program of the Frontier Centre for Public Policy; Team Combat League; and more.The Miracle Channel (CJIL-TV), which launched in Lethbridge, Alberta in 1996, will continue to broadcast.
