'Door is open' for Canada to join Eurovision
Prime Minister Mark Carney has already floated the idea of Canada joining the song contest.
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""Nothing's particularly come over my desk," Green said on Wednesday, adding that the door is open for a future Canadian entry."
— Martin Green , Executive
""We are talking with the EBU about how we can collaborate more closely and exchange more content," Mar added in a statement."
— Leon Mar , Executive
Key People
Céline Dion is a Canadian singer who won Eurovision in 1988 representing Switzerland.
La Zarra is a singer from Montreal who represented France in Eurovision in 2023.
Leon Mar is the CBC's senior director of public affairs.
Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada.
Eurovision director discussing participation of boycotting countries.
Natasha St-Pier is an Acadian singer from New Brunswick who represented France in Eurovision.
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