Montreal, Canada January 21, 2026: Just For Laughs, the world’s leading comedy brand, accelerates its global Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) strategy with a landmark multi-channel agreement for TELUS’ entertainment platforms, bringing premium content directly to more Canadian homes.
Just For Laughs is teaming up with TELUS to introduce multiple FAST comedy channels, featuring the best of the brand’s extensive library, starting with the world-renowned Just For Laughs Gags and stand-up performances on Just For Laughs Comedy. These two FAST channels are available now to all TELUS TV, Stream+ / EnContinu+ subscribers, offering nonstop comedy for Canadian audiences nationwide.
“Our partnership with TELUS marks an exciting step forward in our FAST-broadcasting strategy in Canada” said Carlos Pacheco, Director of OTT and Monetization. “We’re committed to making world-class comedy accessible to audiences everywhere they are watching, while continuing our mission to spreading laughter all around the world with premium comedy content.”
“Our partnership with Just for Laughs demonstrates what happens when Canadian innovation meets world-class comedy entertainment,” said Jacob Pullia, Director, Content, Strategy & Business Development at TELUS. “We’re making it easier for Canadians to discover the comedy that speaks to them at no additional cost, whether that’s discovering the next big comedian or sharing a laugh with loved ones after a long day.”
With this launch, Just For Laughs strengthens TELUS’ position as a global leader in distributing comedy content, expanding its reach across multiple territories and platforms.
About Just For Laughs
Founded in 1983 and led since 2025 by Sylvain Parent-Bédard and his experienced team with over 25 years in the industry, the Just For Laughs Group is a major Canadian-Québec cultural institution with a simple and universal mission: Spreading laughter across the globe. As a global leader in comedy, we organize ComedyPRO, the international industry hub, as part of our two largest comedy festivals in the world: Montréal and Québec. We also present festivals in Toronto, Vancouver, Sydney, Singapore, and Bermuda.
Our brand “Just For Laughs” is internationally recognized and has helped launch the careers of numerous renowned comedians. Driven by innovation and inclusion, and passionate about our craft, we collaborate with the best talents and partners to create, produce, broadcast, and distribute comedy content in all its forms: films, TV series, theater, musicals, solo shows, multi-artist shows, and festivals. Each year, nearly 100 million fans consume our content across our platforms and digital media, which to date have accumulated more than 100 billion views; a unique achievement for a Canadian-Québec organization.
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About TELUS
TELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a world-leading communications technology company operating in more than 45 countries and generating over $20 billion in annual revenue with more than 20 million customer connections through our advanced suite of broadband services for consumers, businesses and the public sector. We are committed to leveraging our technology to enable remarkable human outcomes. TELUS is passionate about putting our customers and communities first, leading the way globally in client service excellence and social capitalism. Our TELUS Health business is enhancing 157 million lives across 200 countries and territories through innovative preventive medicine and well-being technologies. Our TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods business utilizes digital technologies and data insights to optimize the connection between producers and consumers. Guided by our enduring ‘give where we live’ philosophy, TELUS, our team members and retirees have contributed $1.8 billion in cash, in-kind contributions, time and programs including 2.4 million days of service since 2000, earning us the distinction of the world’s most giving company.
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