Canada eligible to join Eurovision competition
Canada became eligible to join the Eurovision Song Contest after CBC/Radio-Canada achieved full membership in the European Broadcasting Union on Thursday. Prime Minister Mark Carney supports the initiative, proposing it in his 2025 budget with C$150 million allocated for CBC's participation. Céline Dion famously won Eurovision in 1988 representing Switzerland, highlighting Canada’s strong connection to the contest.
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Published 26 Jun 2026, 13:41 UTC · Updated 26 Jun 2026, 14:00 UTC
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