1946 in Canadian football

The WIFU resumed play for the first time since 1942. The IRFU increased their season play from 6 games to 12 games, per team.

The Montreal Alouettes came into existence. The Regina Roughriders unofficially changed their name to become the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The name change eventually became official on April 1, 1950.

Air travel was used for the first time as the Toronto Argonauts flew to Winnipeg to play pre-season games against the Blue Bombers.

Note: GP = Games Played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, PF = Points For, PA = Points Against, Pts = Points

• Bold text means that they have clinched the playoffs.

Note: All dates in 1946

• The Toronto Balmy Beach Beachers will play the Hamilton Wildcats in the ORFU Final.

• The Hamilton Wildcats will play the Toronto Balmy Beach Beachers in the ORFU Final.

• The Winnipeg Blue Bombers won the total-point series by 30–21. Winnipeg advances to the Grey Cup game.

• The Toronto Balmy Beach Beachers will play the Toronto Argonauts in the Eastern finals.

• The Toronto Argonauts will play the Toronto Balmy Beach Beachers in the Eastern finals.

• The Toronto Argonauts advance to the Grey Cup game.

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NOTE: During this time most players played both ways, so the All-Star selections do not distinguish between some offensive and defensive positions.

NOTE: During this time most players played both ways, so the All-Star selections do not distinguish between some offensive and defensive positions.

NOTE: During this time most players played both ways, so the All-Star selections do not distinguish between some offensive and defensive positions.

• Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy (IRFU MVP) – Joe Krol (RB), Toronto Argonauts
• Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy (WIFU MVP) - Bill Wusyk (WR), Calgary Stampeders
• Gruen Trophy (IRFU Rookie of the Year) - Bernie Brennan (HB), Ottawa Rough Riders
• Imperial Oil Trophy (ORFU MVP) - Frank Gnup - Hamilton Wildcats