Eurovision director Martin Green says Canada is welcome to join the song contest if it chooses to do so. Speaking to the BBC on Wednesday, Green said nothing specific has yet come to his office regarding a Canadian bid, indicating that Canada has not formally applied at this time. He nonetheless described the contest as open to new participants beyond Europe, noting that Eurovision welcomes countries outside its traditional geographic focus.
The comments come months after Canada revealed it wanted to “explore” joining Eurovision, an idea discussed in the context of Canada’s federal budget. According to the reporting, Green framed the invitation as conditional on Canada’s willingness to participate and on any formal steps required to apply.
Overall, both accounts agree that Green acknowledges interest from Canada but says the contest has not received a concrete application. He therefore reiterates that the door remains open, while the timeline and process for any potential Canadian participation depend on whether Canada submits an application.
