"On this Canada Day [July 1], as we celebrate the richness and diversity of our culture with Canadians, we are thrilled to confirm this milestone," said CBC/Radio-Canada President and CEO Marie-Philippe Bouchard in a press release sent to Lusa.

She added that the debut would showcase Canadian artists on one of the world's major music stages, while allowing fans at home to continue voting in the contest—now with a national representative in the competition.

Martin Green, the EBU's Eurovision Song Contest Director, stated that the organisation is "absolutely delighted" to welcome CBC/Radio-Canada to the Eurovision family, noting that the decision demonstrates that the contest, despite its European roots, remains open to the world.

Green also highlighted Canada's historic connection to the festival, pointing to Céline Dion's 1988 victory and the contributions Canadian artists have made over the decades to the competition's international profile.

Canada becomes the first new country to join Eurovision since Australia in 2015 and will compete in the semi-finals of the contest's 71st edition, scheduled for 2027 in Bulgaria.

CBC/Radio-Canada has indicated that it will announce the selection process for the artist and song representing the country in its debut later this year.

According to the organisers, Canadian interest in Eurovision has grown steadily; the country ranked among the top three voters in the "Rest of the World" category during the 2026 edition.

Canadians were also among the largest purchasers of tickets from outside Europe for the semi-finals and the final held in Vienna, Austria.

The 2026 edition reached a television audience of 132 million viewers across 35 measured markets and generated over 2.75 billion views on official digital platforms.

The announcement comes a week after CBC/Radio-Canada was admitted as a full member of the European Broadcasting Union, a prerequisite for eligibility in the contest.

The European Broadcasting Union brings together 115 public service media organisations from 57 countries, as well as 28 associate members across various regions of the world.

For CBC/Radio-Canada, participation represents an opportunity to showcase Canadian cultural and musical diversity to a global audience and strengthen the international presence of the country's public broadcaster.

With the confirmation of its 2027 debut, Canada opens a new chapter in Eurovision history and officially joins the competition on one of the world's biggest televised music stages.