Canada received full membership in the European Broadcasting Union at the organization’s 96th General Assembly in Prague on 25 June, opening the door to participation in the Eurovision Song Contest as early as 2027.
The country had held associate status since 1950, during which CBC and Radio‑Canada cooperated with European broadcasters; full membership now grants access to the complete range of EBU collaborations.
With full membership, Canada becomes eligible to enter the Eurovision Song Contest despite not being geographically located in Europe, and the upcoming edition will be staged in Bulgaria.
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation has not yet announced whether it intends to submit an entry for the 2027 contest, leaving the decision pending.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has previously voiced support for Canadian involvement, highlighting the prospect in the 2025 budget plan that allocated $150 million to the CBC.
Plans for a domestic Canadian version of Eurovision were explored in 2022 but did not come to fruition.
Canada’s connection to Eurovision includes Celine Dion’s 1988 victory while representing Switzerland with the song “Ne partez pas sans moi.”
Should Canada decide to compete, a roster of internationally recognized artists could be considered, though any selection would be speculative at this stage.
