The Juno Awards of 1986, representing Canadian music industry achievements of the previous year, were awarded on 10 November 1986 in Toronto at a ceremony hosted by Howie Mandel at the Harbour Castle Hilton Hotel.
NABET complained about CBC plans to hire two American technical workers to assist with a special effect during the broadcast.
This strike was temporary, but interrupted the work of some Juno stage hands who were members of that union.
CUPE's workers returned to work on the day of the Junos broadcast, as this particular union action was not planned to continue past the weekend.
Gordon Lightfoot entered Canadian Music Hall of Fame, and was introduced at the ceremonies by Bob Dylan who made a surprise appearance.