Canada is preparing for its historic debut at the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, and the search for its first representative has entered the final stage. CBC/Radio-Canada has unveiled five finalists who will compete for the chance to perform in Burgas, Bulgaria, next May.

Who are the Eurovision finalists?

A diverse group of musicians from across the country has been shortlisted to represent the nation on the international stage. The five finalists are:

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  • William Cloutier: A Quebec-based pop singer known as the 'Prince of Pop.'
  • Josiane: A bilingual singer-songwriter from New Brunswick.
  • Rêve: A Montreal dance-pop artist.
  • Talk: An Ottawa-based rock opera singer and 2024 Juno Award winner.
  • Tyler Shaw: A pop singer from British Columbia.

These artists were selected from an initial pool of 325 applicants. After an internal review narrowed the field to 15, a seven-member jury of industry experts chose the final five based on criteria such as vocal quality, stage presence, and international potential.

What is the scale of the competition?

Eurovision is one of the largest live music spectacles in the world. Recent editions have attracted more than 130 million viewers across 35 different markets, generating massive social media engagement. Canada's arrival is a notable expansion for the contest, since no new nation had entered the field since Australia did in 2015.

Once a winner is chosen, the artist will work closely with the broadcaster and leading music-industry talent to find and develop the perfect song and performance for the international stage.

How can Canadians vote?

The power to choose Canada's inaugural performer now rests with the public. Fans can visit the official CBC website to watch performances and cast their ballots. To encourage participation, the broadcaster is allowing citizens to vote for their preferred artist up to 10 times.

Voting remains open until 11:59 p.m. PT on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Once the polls close, the winner will be announced in December.

FAQ

When does the voting period end?

All votes must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on November 5, 2026.

Where will the 2027 contest be held?

The 71st Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Burgas, Bulgaria.