Canada Set to Join Eurovision After Joining European Broadcasting Union
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by N12 · Jun 28, 2026
What happened
Canada's public broadcaster CBC joined the European Broadcasting Union, enabling Canada to compete in Eurovision for the first time, following Israel and Australia as non-European participants. The government supports this move as part of stronger ties with Europe, with a budget allocation of $105 million. Canadian artists have previously succeeded in Eurovision representing other countries, including Celine Dion.
- 01Canada’s CBC became a full member of the European Broadcasting Union, allowing Eurovision participation.
- 02Prime Minister Mark Carney proposed joining Eurovision in the 2025 government budget.
- 03Canada would join Israel and Australia as non-European Eurovision competitors.
- 04The government allocated about $105 million to CBC for Eurovision preparations.
- 05EBU CEO Noel Curran welcomed Canada’s membership, highlighting community strength.
- 06Canadian singer Celine Dion won Eurovision in 1988 representing Switzerland.
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