List of number-one singles of 1988 (Canada) Chart history Chart history

| Volume_Issue | Issue_Dates | Weeks_on_Top | Song | Artist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48:26, 49:1 | 15-22 October | 2 |  Don`t Worry, Be Happy  | Bobby McFerrin |
| 49:2-5 | 29 October - 12 November | 3 |  A Groovy Kind of Love  | Phil Collins |
| 49:6-8† | 19 November - 10 December | 4 |  Desire  | U2 |
| 49:9 | 17 December | 1 |  Kissing a Fool  | George Michael |
| 49:10 | 24 December 1988 – 7 January 1989 ‡ | 3 |  Look Away  | Chicago |