Last June, the 96th general assembly of the EBU was held in Prague, Czechia.
The members of the general assembly voted on several matters, including the promotion of Canada’s national broadcaster, CBC/Radio-Canada, from Associate Member to Full Member.

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Le choix du Canada

CBC shortlisted 5 interested artists and their performance videos.
The finalists are:
1. Rêve
2. Talk
3. William Cloutier
4. Tyler Shaw
5. Josiane
Around 320 artists applied to represent Canada at Eurovision 2027.
The public and jury will determine the winner based on online voting.
Canadian audience will have 10 days (ending November 5th) to vote for their favorites via cbc.ca/eurovision, one vote per day.
The winner will work with industry professionals to create his/her/their song for Eurovision 2027.

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You can find the shortlisted artists here:

The Finalists

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Talk (Nicholas Durocher)

The Vibe: Theatrical rock opera, powerful vocals, and glittering costumes.
The Background: Hailing from Ottawa, Talk shot to international prominence with his breakout hit “Run Away to Mars,” earning him a 2024 Juno Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year. He currently boasts over two million monthly listeners on Spotify.
Why He’s Ready: Unapologetically authentic, Talk sees Eurovision as the ultimate platform for his bold style. “I want to be powerful and emotional and connecting with people,” he shared in a press conference. “I really think this opportunity was built for me, and I’m ready to win.”
Where to Start: Check out his dramatic and bold single, “Goodbye Forever.”

Rêve (Briannah Donolo)

The Vibe: High-energy Eurodance, dramatic dance-pop, and acoustic versatility.
The Background: Starting her career in the bustling clubs of Montreal, Rêve draws inspiration from icons like Lady Gaga and Chappell Roan. As a Juno-winning artist, she excels at combining high-octane pop spectacle with intimate acoustic moments.
Why She’s Ready: Rêve emphasizes that representing Canada goes beyond just the vocals—it’s about celebrating the nation’s top-tier creatives, from costume designers to staging directors. “Our goal is to keep the story as Canadian as possible,” she noted.
Where to Start: Dive into her signature flair with “Ctrl + Alt + Del” and “Devour.”

William Cloutier

The Vibe: Theatrical pop, emotional ballads, and country-pop fusion.
The Background: A seasoned stage performer from Victoriaville, Quebec, Cloutier starred in major productions like Starmania and won Star Académie in 2021. He has since released two acclaimed albums, On ira and 2025’s L’amour.
Why He’s Ready: Cloutier credits his extensive theatre background for teaching him how to handle pressure and maintain a deep, genuine connection with an audience under the spotlight.
Where to Start: Listen to “Nous,” a powerful ballad that highlights his impressive vocal range.

Josiane

The Vibe: Bilingual pop, vulnerable songwriting, and Acadian pride.
The Background: After winning the French-language edition of The Voice (La Voix) in 2020, Moncton, New Brunswick native Josiane signed with Parlophone and Warner Music. She released her debut album, Take Care, earlier this spring.
Why He’s Ready: Josiane takes immense pride in her bilingual roots and Chiac accent. Bringing Canada’s official languages to a European audience would be a dream come true: “Getting the opportunity to share my music and having it celebrated on the other side of the world would be so incredible.”
Where to Start: Experience her heartfelt lyricism with “Take Care of You.”

Tyler Shaw

The Vibe: Polished pop, acoustic ballads, and universally resonant love songs.
The Background: With five albums, four Juno nominations, and massive global streaming success (including over 100 million streams for his version of “abcdefu”), Vancouver’s Tyler Shaw is a seasoned industry veteran.
Why He’s Ready: Having performed everywhere from small open-mic nights to massive arena stages over the last 14 years, Shaw believes his adaptability and genuine nature will help him connect with international viewers. “This next stage… is just to prove to myself and to prove to everyone that Canada has what it takes,” he says.
Where to Start: Listen to “With You” to hear his talent shine in both English and French.

Eurovision 2027 will be held in Burgas, Bulgaria on May 11th, 13th, 15th, 2027