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Canada Joins Eurovision Song Contest as Full EBU Member, Debuts in 2027
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First reported by Ynet · Jul 1, 2026
What happened
Canada has become a full member of the European Broadcasting Union and will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in 2027. The move, proposed by Prime Minister Mark Carney, aims to enhance Canada's ties with Europe. Canada joins Israel and Australia as the only non-European countries to compete regularly in Eurovision.
- 01Canada officially joins Eurovision as a full EBU member and will debut in 2027.
- 02Prime Minister Mark Carney proposed joining Eurovision to boost ties with Europe.
- 03Canada showed strong interest in Eurovision despite not competing this year.
- 04Canadian artists like Celine Dion have historically competed for other countries.
- 05Canada will announce its first Eurovision representative selection process later this year.
- 06Israel and Australia are the only other non-European countries regularly competing.
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Full coverage · 6 outlets
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MakoCenter · HebrewJul 1, 2026
Canada Joins Eurovision Song Contest as Full EBU Member, Debuts in 2027
N12Center · HebrewJul 1, 2026
Canada Joins Eurovision Song Contest as Full EBU Member, Debuts in 2027
WallaCenter · HebrewJul 1, 2026
Canada Officially Joins Eurovision Song Contest Starting 2027 in Bulgaria
SrugimRight · HebrewJul 1, 2026
Canada Joins Eurovision Song Contest for First Time in 2027 in Bulgaria
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