https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/12/canada-eurovision
"When Canada released its federal budget this month, much of it was standard
fare, from the plans to downsize the public service to the boost in defence
spending.
But one line tucked in the nearly 500-page document has captured imaginations
on both sides of the Atlantic: a mention that the government is working with
Canada’s national broadcaster to explore participation in the Eurovision song
contest.
When asked about the line, the country’s finance minister, François-Philippe
Champagne, said the proposal to join the glitzy TV extravaganza had come from
“the people who participate”.
He did not specify whether he was referring to specific countries or the
European Broadcasting Union, who organises the contest.
CBC-Radio Canada is
an associate member of the union; another associate member, Australia, was
invited by the contest’s governing board to join Eurovision in 2015.
The minister, however, appeared to embrace the longshot bid, hinting that it
was part of the government’s strategic realignment away from the US and towards
Europe.
“I think it’s a platform for Canada to shine,” Champagne told broadcaster
Global News last week. “This is about protecting our identity – yes, we want
to protect our sovereignty, but you also want to help people in the arts sector
and in the film industry to make sure they can shine around the world. And we
have a lot to offer as Canadians.”"
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
