Canada to join Eurovision Song Contest in 2027

Canada is set to join the Eurovision Song Contest as a full member in 2027, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) announced. This move makes Canada the first new country to join the competition since Australia's debut in 2015.

"Although the contest was born in Europe, it continues to welcome the whole world," said ESC Director Martin Green. The EBU confirmed that CBC/Radio-Canada has become a full member, paving the way for its participation. "We now have the opportunity to showcase Canadian talent on one of the world's most famous music stages," stated CBC executive Marie-Philippe Bouchard.

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Although the contest was born in Europe, it continues to welcome the whole world.

While Canada's official entry begins in 2027, the country has a historical connection to the contest. Canadian singer Céline Dion famously won Eurovision in 1988 representing Switzerland with the song "Ne partez pas sans moi." The CBC plans to reveal details about how the Canadian representative will be chosen later this year.

This year's Eurovision, held in Vienna, was won by Bulgaria. The event garnered an estimated 130 million viewers worldwide. However, several countries, including Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland, and Slovenia, boycotted the competition due to the organizers' decision not to exclude Israel amid the Gaza conflict.

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We now have the opportunity to showcase Canadian talent on one of the world's most famous music stages.