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Canada Eyes Eurovision Participation Amid Budget Proposal

11/13/2025

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Canada is exploring participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, as indicated in its federal budget proposal.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the idea originated from participants in the contest.
CBC/Radio-Canada is an associate member of the European Broadcasting Union, which organizes Eurovision.
Eurovision director Martin Green states discussions with CBC are in the early stages.
Canada has previously considered joining but deemed participation too costly.

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Canada is exploring participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, as indicated in its federal budget proposal.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the idea originated from participants in the contest.
CBC/Radio-Canada is an associate member of the European Broadcasting Union, which organizes Eurovision.
Eurovision director Martin Green states discussions with CBC are in the early stages.
Canada has previously considered joining but deemed participation too costly.