I was a DJ in the 80s (see 80s hair -> right), mostly during college. College dances, a thousand people, trying to get them to dance. (I also started a band in the same period). The Canadian charts during the 80s were different than the US charts. Here are some of my favorites:

Best Canadian 80s Songs You Probably Never Heard of

My #1 favorite 80s Song from Canada. A Canadian band named after a small Canadian town. Not only is this a chart topper, but I dare you. Listen to it 10 times in a row and see if it doesn't foreverafter rule your POD!

Chilliwack - My Girl


Harlequin - Innocence (1980) - Chart Topper Extraordinaire. Big radio hit.

Idle Eyes - Two Rivers - a better ballad you have never heard. Great lyrics.

Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe

Trooper - Raise a Little Hell (Whole album is great!)
Aldo Nova - Self Titled Debut (Whole album is great!)
Streetheart - What Kind of Love is This?
Rush - New World Man (Live)
Loverboy - The Kid Is Hot Tonite

April Wine - Just Between You and Me (Power ballad)

The Payolas - Eyes of a Stranger (Whole album!)
Pursuit of Happiness - I'm An Adult Now
Prism - Armageddon
Saga - Scratching the Surface
ZappaCosta - It's All Been Done Before
Martha & The Muffins - Cooling the Medium
Rough Trade - High School Confidential

Honorable Mentions:
The Nylons - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Parachute Club - Rise Up
Gino Vanelli - Wild Horses
Kim Mitchell - Go For Soda
Platinum Blonde - Greatest Hits