The 8th Canadian Folk Music Awards were presented in Saint John, New Brunswick on November 17, 2012, and streamed online on Roots Music Canada's website. Winners were named in 17 categories, while recipients also were honored with special Innovator of the Year and Unsung Hero awards during a gala event at the Imperial Theatre that was hosted by Benoit Bourque of La Bottine Souriante.
Recipients are listed first and highlighted in boldface.
Harmonica musician Mike Stevens was named the 2012 Innovator of the Year, an award created and presented by Folk Music Canada. Gerry Taylor of New Brunswick, a columnist, judge, and talent scout for over 50 years, was recognized as Atlantic Canada's Unsung Hero of folk music.