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Or sign-in if you have an account.Italian rock band "Maneskin" performs during an interlude at the final of the Eurovision Song contest 2022 on May 14, 2022 at the Pala Alpitour venue in Turin. Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty ImagesCanada will participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria, becoming the first new country to join since Australia in 2015.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorThe North American nation will compete in the semi-finals in the music competition’s 71st edition next year, the European Broadcasting Union, an international alliance of public service media organizations, announced Wednesday. The reveal comes after Canada’s national broadcaster became a full Member of EBU in June.Eurovision, the international song competition started in 1956, has over the years launched the careers of globally successful artists including ABBA, Julio Iglesias, and Canadian superstar Celine Dion, who won the 1988 competition representing Switzerland. Over 130 million people across 35 markets tuned in for the latest Eurovision Contest from Vienna.Breaking business news, incisive views, must-reads and market signals. Weekdays by 9 a.m.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Posthaste will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againCanada’s entry comes as the country is looking to strengthen its ties with Europe. Prime Minister Mark Carney has made closer relations with the continent a core part of his strategy, repeatedly describing Canada as the “most European of non-European countries” and calling for new alliances among mid-sized countries in areas beyond food, energy and defence.The country’s government had said it would explore Eurovision participation when publishing its budget in November, allocating $150 million in 2025 and 2026 to strengthen the mandate of CBC/Radio-Canada. The broadcaster will unveil details on how the participating Canadian artists will be selected later this year.With assistance from Melissa Shin Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.