Downsizing the government, upping defence spending and … getting Canada into Eurovision?

Alongside many major line items, yesterday's federal budget teased that the government is working with CBC/Radio-Canada to explore Canada's participation in the annual Eurovision Song Contest, where international singers battle it out by performing original songs, competing under a country’s flag.

Two government sources say Prime Minister Mark Carney is personally involved in the push.

The competition mostly showcases European talent and is put on by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), but any public broadcasters that are EBU members can participate, which includes some outside of Europe. Canada is only an affiliate member, although Australia, another affiliate, has taken part since 2015.

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