Canada eligible to join Eurovision competition
Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the idea of Canada joining the song contest in his 2025 budget.
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"Canada's voice in this community makes us stronger."
— Noel Curran , 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.
Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada.
Natasha St-Pier is an Acadian singer from New Brunswick who represented France in Eurovision.
Noel Curran is the director general of the European Broadcasting Union.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the idea of Canada joining the song contest in his 2025 budget.
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