Canada eligible to join Eurovision competition

Canada is eligible to join the Eurovision Song Contest, according to a statement from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) on May 15, 2024. The EBU confirmed that Canada's participation is possible due to the contest's rules, which allow associate members of the EBU to compete. Prime Minister Mark Carney reportedly raised the idea of Canada joining the competition in his 2025 budget proposal. This potential inclusion would mark the first time a country from outside of Europe, Africa, or Oceania has participated in the annual event. The Eurovision Song Contest, established in 1956, typically features participants from European nations, with a few exceptions like Australia and Israel. The EBU has not yet announced a timeline or specific process for Canada's potential entry.