Made in Canada Kodi Add-on Not Working? 5 Alternatives for Live TV

Made in Canada (MiC) is no longer a working, maintained Kodi add-on. If it still appears in your library but cannot open streams, reinstalling its old repository is unlikely to help. For live TV, Canadian programming, and sports, the practical replacements are CBC, CBC Sports, Pluto.tv PVR Client, IPTV Simple Client, and Catch-Up TV & More.

These options do different jobs. None guarantees every channel or live hockey game that MiC once listed, and access depends on each broadcaster’s rights, your location, and the stream provider.

Why the Made in Canada Kodi add-on stopped working

Made in Canada was a third-party IPTV add-on popular for Canadian and international channels. Development ended years ago, and its old links and playlists should be treated as obsolete. There is no verified, actively supported replacement repository for the original project. Avoid websites offering a mysterious “new MiC” ZIP file: unknown repositories can introduce unsafe dependencies or altered add-ons.

Use the built-in repository whenever possible. Kodi’s Kodi’s security settings documentation explains that Unknown sources is needed for ZIP installations outside its official repository—not for the options listed below.

Five Made in Canada alternatives worth considering

1. CBC: Canadian news and TV programming

The Canadian Broadcasting Corp (CBC) video add-on brings online CBC content into Kodi. It is the closest match if you mainly opened MiC for Canadian shows, information, or broadcaster programming rather than an all-in-one international IPTV list. Kodi lists the CBC plug-in in its official Omega catalog, with an update dated March 8, 2026. See Kodi’s CBC listing.

Availability is governed by CBC’s content rights. Do not assume every program or live CBC television feed can be watched outside Canada.

2. CBC Sports: events, highlights, and replays

CBC Sports is a better starting point for sports than an unsupported playlist add-on. Its Kodi catalog description covers live events, replays, and highlights, and explicitly marks the streams as restricted to Canada. Check Kodi’s CBC Sports listing for the published add-on and version compatible with your installation.

It is not a subscription replacement for every NHL, NBA, or international sports broadcast. Which events are offered depends on CBC’s current rights and schedule; a missing game does not necessarily mean the add-on is broken.

3. Pluto.tv PVR Client: free live channels

For the familiar experience of flipping between live channels, try Pluto.tv PVR Client. Pluto TV’s official service page describes free, ad-supported channels covering news, movies, entertainment, and sports. The Kodi PVR client presents supported streams through Kodi’s Live TV interface and guide.

Important distinction: although it appears in Kodi’s official add-on repository, the PVR client is volunteer-developed and not officially affiliated with Pluto TV, according to Kodi’s Pluto.tv PVR Client listing. Channel selections and regional availability vary, and the client may behave differently from Pluto’s own apps.

4. IPTV Simple Client: your own authorized M3U streams

IPTV Simple Client is the most flexible option when you already receive a legitimate IPTV playlist from a provider. It supports M3U channel playlists and optional XMLTV electronic program guide data. It does not include channels or grant streaming rights; you must supply working sources. Find technical details in Kodi’s IPTV Simple Client listing and the Kodi’s IPTV Simple setup documentation.

This is a useful replacement for MiC’s channel-list workflow, but it will not turn an expired or unlicensed playlist into a working service.

5. Catch-Up TV & More: broadcasters from multiple countries

Catch-Up TV & More gathers on-demand programs and certain live feeds from supported broadcaster websites. It is helpful if you previously used MiC for international channels rather than specifically Canadian sports. The add-on is listed in Kodi’s official repository; see Kodi’s Catch-Up TV & More listing. Available services, sign-in requirements, and playback rights differ by country, so check a channel before relying on it.

How to remove MiC and install a replacement

You do not need to reset Kodi or enable unknown repositories to switch to these options. The exact placement of menus can vary slightly by Kodi version and skin.

1. Remove Made in Canada: Open Add-ons > My add-ons > Video add-ons, select Made in Canada, then choose Uninstall. If its abandoned repository is still installed, consider uninstalling that separately after checking it does not support anything else you use.
2. Open the official catalog: Choose Add-ons, select the open-box icon, and open Install from repository. Choose the Kodi Add-on Repository when prompted. Kodi documents these controls in its Kodi’s add-on manager guide.
3. Choose the correct category: Find CBC, CBC Sports, or Catch-Up TV & More under Video add-ons. Look for Pluto.tv PVR Client or IPTV Simple Client under PVR clients. Select Install and allow required dependencies.
4. Configure and check playback: For IPTV Simple Client, open My add-ons > PVR clients > IPTV Simple Client > Configure and enter your authorized M3U source and, if available, XMLTV guide source. Enable the PVR client if needed and restart Kodi to load TV channels. Video add-ons can usually be opened directly from the Add-ons section.

What if the replacement add-on does not play?

• No channels appear: Confirm the PVR client is enabled, the playlist URL or file is valid, and Kodi has reloaded its TV data. IPTV Simple Client requires a real playlist.
• One program reports a restriction: Check the broadcaster’s availability rules. CBC Sports is Canada-restricted, and a VPN does not grant you content rights.
• An add-on fails after an update: Check its current Kodi version, update from the official repository, and review the Event log. The Kodi’s troubleshooting guide can help isolate a broken add-on from a device or network issue.

Is a VPN required for Kodi?

No. Kodi does not require a VPN for official add-ons. A VPN may encrypt traffic between your device and its VPN server, but it does not guarantee anonymity, fix dead streams, or make unauthorized access lawful. Prefer verified repositories and broadcaster-approved services over claims that a VPN is essential for every Kodi session.

Best fit: Choose CBC for Canadian TV, CBC Sports for the events it carries in Canada, Pluto.tv PVR Client for free channel browsing, IPTV Simple Client for a licensed playlist, or Catch-Up TV & More for participating international broadcasters. These are more practical starting points than attempting to revive Made in Canada.