Overview
- The EBU voted to admit CBC/Radio‑Canada as a full member at its 96th General Assembly in Prague on June 25, 2026, ending the broadcaster’s long associate status.
- Full membership makes Canada eligible to submit entries to the Eurovision Song Contest, but CBC has said it will provide more details later and has not committed to competing.
- CBC will immediately join member‑only services including the Eurovision News Exchange and Euroradio Music Exchange and gain access to investigative, verification, digital news and data networks.
- The EBU changed its statutes to allow extra‑European public broadcasters that meet core Council of Europe standards, a move that expanded the union to 115 members across 57 countries.
- The decision raises practical and political questions because the contest faced boycotts and sponsor withdrawals around Israel’s 2026 participation, which could shape EBU governance, broadcaster relations and the risks and rewards of Canada’s potential entry.