Canada Picks Eurovision Representative From Five Finalists
Canadians can vote online once a day until Thursday to choose the act that will represent the country at its Eurovision debut next year.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Canada
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Canada has narrowed its Eurovision selection to five finalists: William Cloutier, Josiane, Talk, Tyler Shaw, and Rêve. Canada is set to make its debut at the contest next year and is the first new country to join since Australia in 2015.
Why it matters
The public vote gives Canadians a direct role in choosing the act that will represent the country on the international stage for its first time at the contest. The finalists span Quebec and English-Canadian pop, reflecting the country's bilingual music scene.
Rêve, a Juno Award-winning Montreal artist, has more than 175 million global streams, while Josiane's "Lose It All" has passed six million streams. Voting is open online once daily until Thursday, and the winner's identity remains unannounced.
The players
Rêve
A Juno Award-winning artist from Montreal who has amassed more than 175 million global streams and is among the five finalists.
Tyler Shaw
A Vancouver-born singer whose song "With You" was the most-played single on Canadian radio by a Canadian artist in 2019.
Talk
An Ottawa-raised artist who won the 2024 Juno for breakthrough artist of the year.
Josiane
A New Brunswick singer who won Quebec's version of The Voice, La Voix, in 2020.
William Cloutier
A Drummondville, Quebec, artist nominated for song of the year at the Gala de l'ADISQ.
The details
Canadians can vote online for their preferred finalist once a day until Thursday. The five finalists are William Cloutier, Josiane, Talk, Tyler Shaw, and Rêve, each bringing a distinct career background to the contest.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: Finalists announced and online voting opens.
Thursday: Online voting closes.
Sunday: Gala de l'ADISQ, where William Cloutier is nominated for song of the year for "Où on dansait autrefois."
2027: Canada makes its Eurovision debut.
Travel Outlook
Canada's Eurovision debut follows Australia's 2015 entry, the most recent new country to join the contest. The move extends the competition's reach beyond its traditional European base, opening new audiences for Canadian artists.
Canadians who want to influence the result can vote online once a day until Thursday. Fans planning to watch the 2027 contest should note the debut date when arranging their viewing plans.
The takeaway
Canadian viewers have a direct, daily voice in choosing their Eurovision act, so voting through Thursday is the most immediate way to take part in the debut.
What happens next
Canada's Eurovision debut is scheduled for 2027, when the chosen act will perform on the contest stage.
Further reading
Explore more on Canada to see where the finalists call home.
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