Canada will make its debut in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, marking the first new participant to join the competition since Australia entered in 2015. This follows Canada’s recent membership in the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which was confirmed last week. Unlike common perception, participation in Eurovision is not restricted to countries within geographical Europe but is open to all EBU members, including associate members like Australia.

The announcement was jointly made by the EBU and the Canadian public broadcaster CBC on July 1, Canada Day, a national holiday in the country. The 2027 contest is scheduled to take place in Bulgaria in May. CBC President Marie-Philippe Bouchard highlighted that joining Eurovision would provide an important platform to showcase Canadian musical talent on a global stage.

At this stage, the process for selecting the Canadian representative has not been finalized. CBC indicated that further details would be disclosed later this year. Across Eurovision participants, selection methods vary; some countries conduct televised national competitions, while others opt for an internal selection by their broadcasters.

Eurovision’s executive supervisor, Martin Green, characterized Canada’s addition as evidence of the contest’s expanding reach beyond its European origins. He described the move as reflective of Eurovision’s ongoing openness to international participation.

Canadian artists have previously been involved in Eurovision indirectly, most notably Céline Dion, who won the contest in 1988 representing Switzerland. Canada’s official entry next year will mark a new chapter in the country’s connection with the long-running music competition.