Canada will take part in Eurovision Song Contest 2027
The country becomes the first new participant since Australia joined the contest in 2015.
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"Canada's voice in this community makes us stronger."
— Noel Curran , Executive
"We've got 35 members of our family here, and that's enough to have a big party."
— Martin Green , Executive
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The country becomes the first new participant since Australia joined the contest in 2015.
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