Overview
- The federal budget says Ottawa is working with CBC/Radio-Canada to explore entering the Eurovision Song Contest.
- Two government sources told CBC that Prime Minister Mark Carney is personally involved in the effort.
- Eurovision organizers told CBC participation is restricted to EBU members, and Canada is an affiliate, though Australia has competed since 2015.
- CBC previously judged participation to be prohibitively expensive and says it has no information to share at this time.
- A 2022 plan for a 'Eurovision Canada' spinoff did not launch, and experts warn that fees, logistics, and limited Canadian familiarity with the contest remain significant hurdles.