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Canada Joins Eurovision 2027 After EBU Membership

7/2/2026

Summary

Canada Debuts Eurovision

Canada will debut at the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria.
CBC/Radio-Canada secured full European Broadcasting Union membership in late June 2026, granting voting rights and eligibility to compete.
Canada will compete in the semi-finals and will not receive the automatic final spot reserved for the “Big Five” and the host nation.

Summary

Canada Eyes Eurovision

Mark Carney said Canada’s 2025 budget earmarked C$150 million for CBC/Radio-Canada to explore Eurovision participation.
Analysts predict a Canadian entry could draw viewers and revive sponsor interest as boycotts hurt the EBU’s finances.
The EBU revised its statutes to admit non-European broadcasters, seeking new revenue streams.
Critics argue the contest should be renamed now that Australia, Israel and Canada compete, noting Canada’s full-member status gives CBC access to Eurovision News Exchange.

History

Historical Context

In February 2015 the European Broadcasting Union invited Australia’s SBS to compete as a one-off guest for Eurovision’s 60th anniversary; the nation automatically entered the final and finished fifth with 196 points, the only non-European country ever to take part. Viewer enthusiasm prompted the EBU to retain Australia each year, signalling a move toward broader, non-European participation.

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Canada Debuts Eurovision

Canada will debut at the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria.
CBC/Radio-Canada secured full European Broadcasting Union membership in late June 2026, granting voting rights and eligibility to compete.
Canada will compete in the semi-finals and will not receive the automatic final spot reserved for the “Big Five” and the host nation.

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