The Canadian version of the television franchise is titled Dragons' Den. It is a Canadian business reality programme in which entrepreneurs present companies and products to a panel of investors seeking equity opportunities.
The title differs slightly from the British programme's usual stylisation: the Canadian series uses the plural possessive form Dragons' Den, while the British title is commonly written Dragon's Den. That punctuation difference makes this a frequent source of confusion when comparing the two versions.
The Canadian programme premiered in 2006 on CBC Television. Its panel has included prominent Canadian entrepreneurs such as Jim Treliving, Kevin O'Leary, Arlene Dickinson, W. Brett Wilson and Michele Romanow, although the line-up has changed over time.
The Canadian version belongs to the same international format family that began with Japan's Money Tigers. It should not be confused with Shark Tank, the American adaptation, even though the basic pitch-and-investment structure is similar.