The award for Peoples Choice: Favorite Canadian Artist is presented at the MuchMusic Video Awards. It is presented to a Canadian solo artist. So far, Avril Lavigne holds the record for most awards in this category with four. Sarah McLachlan and Nelly Furtado are behind her with two awards respectively.
| Year | Artist | Video |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Sarah McLachlan | "Building a Mystery" |
| 1998 | Celine Dion | "My Heart Will Go On" |
| 1999 | Sarah McLachlan | "Angel" |
| 2000 | Edwin | "Alive" |
| 2001 | Nelly Furtado | "I'm Like a Bird" |
| 2002 | Nelly Furtado | "...On the Radio (Remember the Days)" |
| 2003 | Avril Lavigne | "Sk8er Boi" |
| 2004 | Avril Lavigne | "Don't Tell Me" |
| 2005 | Kalan Porter | "Single" |
| 2006 | City and Colour | "Save Your Scissors" |
| 2007 | Avril Lavigne | "Girlfriend" |
| 2008 | Avril Lavigne | "When You're Gone" |