ContentSkip to Main ContentAccessibility HelpnewsTop StoriesLocalClimateWorldCanadaPoliticsIndigenousBusinessThe NationalHealthEntertainmentScienceCBC News InvestigatesDisability LifeGo PublicAbout CBC NewsBeing Black in CanadaWhy it would be a big deal for Canada to compete in Eurovision2 hours ago|Duration 5:462 hours agoNewsDuration 5:46In this week’s federal budget, the Carney government revealed its desire to get Canada into the international singing competition. In an interview with Amy Smith, Eurovision expert Karen Fricker explains why she thinks the government wants in.Related Stories Will Canada actually join Eurovision? Not without some challenges, experts say Will Canada get back on the Olympic figure skating podium? Carney says Canada should prepare for ‘sacrifices’ as he outlines plan for budget After months of rollbacks, climate experts cautious relief at emissions policies in Carney’s first budget The Winter Olympics are 100 days away — here are 10 Canadians to watchMore from NewsVideo6:42Canadian jazz singer Laila Biali reacts to her Grammy nomination | Hanomansing TonightHanomansing Tonight 5 minutes agoVideo1:57Should Alberta increase the speed limit to 120 km/h on divided highways? 15 minutes agoVideo1:50Could Canada join Eurovision?CBC News 31 minutes agoVideo1:46How Jeromy Farkas’ first call with the prime minister wentCBC News: Calgary at 6:00 33 minutes agoVideo2:11Open work permits, better housing needed for temporary foreign workers in Canada: ReportCBC News Windsor 39 minutes agoTrending NowVideo1:46The message behind this Ottawa woman’s striking photo shootOctober 30Video1:11Trump asked about Canadians refusing to travel to the U.S.October 8Video0:57Justin x Katy: ‘Is that really real?’CBC News October 30Video4:29Is the anti-tariff ad really to blame for Canada-U.S. trade negotiations breaking down?October 24Video22:58At Issue | Is Pierre Poilievre’s leadership in trouble?The National November 7
Why it would be a big deal for Canada to compete in Eurovision
