Canada moves closer to Eurovision after a surprising statement by its finance minister, revealing the country was asked to participate in the contest.
Another non‑European nation may soon join Eurovision! Following Australia’s debut in 2015, Canada and its government are now showing growing interest in taking part. The buzz erupted after a small but surprising line was discovered in the country’s 2025 federal budget – one that has Eurovision fans worldwide excited and was approved by the finance minister.
Canada’s Eurovision Interest Revealed in Budget
The 2025 Canadian federal budget included the line: “working with CBC/Radio-Canada (Canada’s national broadcaster) to explore participation in Eurovision.” This marks the first time such a reference has appeared in an official Canadian document – and possibly signals that Canada’s Eurovision debut might be closer than ever.
Champagne: “It’s a Platform for Canada to Shine”
Canadian Finance Minister François‑Philippe Champagne was asked about this line in an interview following the budget announcement. He expressed genuine excitement about the possibility of participating in the European competition, saying, “We have a lot to offer as Canadians,” and that Eurovision “is a platform for Canada to shine.”
According to Champagne, Canada has indeed been invited to join the contest, though it remains unclear whether the invitation came directly from the EBU or from certain participating nations eager to see Canada alongside them.
For now, it is uncertain whether Canada could already appear in Eurovision 2026 or if discussions concern later years. Still, the intriguing budget note strongly indicates warming ties between CBC/Radio‑Canada and the European Broadcasting Union – potentially bearing fruit sooner than expected. If it happens, Eurovision would expand even further both geographically and culturally. And who knows – could the United States be next?
“We have a lot to offer as Canadians”
François-Philippe Champagne, the Canadian finance and revenue minister, speaks about potential Canadian participation in #Eurovision.
He appears to be suggesting that the EBU or participating countries had “asked” Canada to participate… https://t.co/ffyWWajjDc pic.twitter.com/bdQZhh2wYu
— Matthew Joyce (@ItsMatthewJoyce) November 5, 2025
The Unrealized “Eurovision Canada”
In 2022, the European Broadcasting Union announced a planned competition called “Eurovision Canada”, envisioned as a local adaptation where each entry would represent one of Canada’s provinces or territories. At the time, it followed the short‑lived American Song Contest, which underperformed in ratings and interest.
Eurovision Canada was expected to launch in 2023, featuring artists from all 10 provinces and three territories — Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Manitoba, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador, the Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut. However, the project never came to fruition.
Eurovision 2026: The 70th Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Austria, following the country’s third historic win with the song “Wasted Love” performed by JJ. This will be the third time the contest is hosted in Austria, after 1967 and 2015.
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Tal Dahan – Journalist, radio broadcaster, and Eurovision content creator.
Tal Dahan is an Israeli journalist and editor specializing in the Eurovision Song Contest, working with the EuroMix editorial team for four years. Since 2022, she has provided regular on-site coverage of Eurovision from the host city, and from 2023 has also reported directly from the press room—offering the Israeli audience live updates, exclusive interviews, and in-depth commentary.
Tal is a member of the Eurovision tribute and parody band “EuroFalsh,” a radio broadcaster, and a student of political science and communications.
She is considered one of Israel’s leading young Eurovision experts. In addition to covering the main contest, Tal has reported from Eurovision pre-parties and national selection events across Europe (in Thessaloniki, Stockholm, Madrid, and more), been interviewed by major media outlets in Israel and internationally, and presented Eurovision-themed podcasts and radio shows.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +972-50-9441919
Tal Dahan – Journalist, radio broadcaster, and Eurovision content creator.
Tal Dahan is an Israeli journalist and editor specializing in the Eurovision Song Contest, working with the EuroMix editorial team for four years. Since 2022, she has provided regular on-site coverage of Eurovision from the host city, and from 2023 has also reported directly from the press room—offering the Israeli audience live updates, exclusive interviews, and in-depth commentary.
Tal is a member of the Eurovision tribute and parody band “EuroFalsh,” a radio broadcaster, and a student of political science and communications.
She is considered one of Israel’s leading young Eurovision experts. In addition to covering the main contest, Tal has reported from Eurovision pre-parties and national selection events across Europe (in Thessaloniki, Stockholm, Madrid, and more), been interviewed by major media outlets in Israel and internationally, and presented Eurovision-themed podcasts and radio shows.
