In brief
Canada’s public broadcaster, CBC/Radio‑Canada, has been granted full membership in the European Broadcasting Union, enabling the country to compete in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest for the first time. The announcement makes Canada the first new entrant since Australia in 2015, following a turbulent 2026 contest that saw several countries boycott. Canadian vocal talent, notably Céline Dion who won for France in 1988, has already shown Canada’s musical pedigree. The 2027 competition will be held in Sofia, with Canada beginning in the semi‑finals, and CBC will reveal the selection process later this year.
Canada Steps Into Eurovision 2027
Canada will become part of the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 after its national broadcaster, CBC/Radio‑Canada, is now a full member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). This marks the first new entrant since Australia joined in 2015.
Canada has already seen Canadian artists represent other countries in past contests, most notably Céline Dion (France, 1988), Natasha St-Pier (France, 2001), and La Zarra (France, 2023). The country will begin in the semi‑finals in Sofia, where the 2026 winners, Bulgarian pop star Dara, secured the title.
CBC/Radio‑Canada will outline the selection process later this year, aiming to field an entry that showcases Canadian talent on the international stage. With the EBU’s open invitation, Canada’s new participation brings diversity and fresh energy to the long‑running contest.
The announcement follows a turbulent 2026 contest, where several members withdrew over Israel’s entry, highlighting the EBU’s diplomatic challenges. Nonetheless, the EBU’s leadership emphasized that broadcasters are welcome to return, underscoring Eurovision’s role as a cultural bridge and celebration of diversity.
