If Australia’s participation in Eurovision caused controversy, the latest entrant to the Song Contest is sure to cause some backlash.
Canadais now qualified to take part in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest following its national radio station joining as a full member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).
A significant advancement follows a vote held earlier today at the EBU’s 96th General Assembly in Prague.
It also signifies an enhancement of a longstanding connection betweenCanadaThe country’s national public broadcaster and the EBU.
Having been an Associate Member of the EBU since 1950, CBC/Radio-Canada has worked alongside European public broadcasters in areas such as journalism, standards, and technology.
Currently, as a full member, CBC/Radio-Canada is granted access to the complete range of EBU partnerships.
The country can now be added to the list of nations such as Israel, Australia, and Morocco, which are all non-European countries that have taken part in the Song Contest.
Furthermore, a number of countries that span both Europe and Asia exist, including Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey.
Noel Curran, the head of the EBU, stated: ‘CBC/Radio-Canada has been a member of the EBU community since its establishment in 1950.’
As one of the top public broadcasters globally, it has already made significant contributions to our Union — assisting us in establishing and maintaining the standards of public service journalism that are most crucial today.
Full Membership allows us to accomplish even more collectively: regarding platform responsibility, on reliable news, and on the strength that public broadcasters must develop for the coming years. Canada’s presence within this group enhances our overall power.
Marie-Philippe Bouchard, President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada, also stated: ‘Thank you to the European Broadcasting Union for accepting CBC/Radio-Canada as a full member.’
This upcoming phase in our partnership with the EBU and its affiliates will enhance our collaboration during a period when the combined influence of public service media is crucial.
It marks a significant achievement that will aid individuals on either side of the Atlantic by assisting in the fight against false information and promoting cultural creativity.
As a full member, we are starting off quickly by declaring our complete involvement in the Eurovision News Exchange. This will enable more Canadian news and viewpoints to be shared with European audiences, while also providing greater global coverage to Canadians.
The decision to elevate CBC/Radio-Canada to full membership came after an update to the EBU’s Statutes, which was also accepted by the General Assembly today.
The updated framework allows non-European membership for broadcasting entities from nations that have a public service media system meeting fundamental Council of Europe criteria and hold official observer status with the Council of Europe.
Established in 1936 as aradiobroadcasting entity, CBC/Radio-Canada today operates as a multiplatform public service media organization that reaches Canadians in six time zones, offering content in English, French, and eight Indigenous languages.
The EBU currently includes 115 members from 57 different nations.
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