While several countries boycott Eurovision because Israel takes part and also cheats in the votes, Canada is paying money for it.
Precisely
It would be hypocritical to boycott a competition over a country commiting genocide on the native population.
Funny, that’s the same thing China said to Canada when we wanted to intervene with the Uighurs.
Guess we all just have to sit quietly by while thousands of people die because of perceived “hypocrisy” of something that happened before we were all born.
It’s something we are currently doing.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/permanent-peoples-tribunal-interim-statement-9.7217256
Yes, and I’ve volunteered and worked with indigenous orgs over the years. Doesn’t negate that we shouldn’t just sit on our hands. Not sure what you’re advocating for.
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of something that happened before we were all born.
That this was wrong.
Ok, and what are YOU doing about it?
post a correction.
No BBNO$? Complete bullshit.
I was hoping Walk Off the Earth would be there.
Has there been much chatter about groups/artists who are confirmed to have applied?
I would have liked to have seen LU KALA in the mix - she has good Eurovision energy.
Are WoTE Canadian?
They’re from Toronto, Ontario.
Ah. Given 95% of our population exists in that Barrie-Windsor-Niagara triangle, I’d be surprised if they weren’t from Toronto!
Thanks.
Shania Twain is from the north. We’ve kinda claimed Stompin Tom Connors too.
TIL Reve is Canadian
Having watched the music videos in the article…they’re all good artists, but I’m not sure I’m seeing any Eurovision winners. There needs to be some arena-filling bombast. If anyone’s seen these artists live, maybe you’ll have some insights.
Based solely on these videos…Rêve could be a good choice. Josiane’s mix of French and English could be a fun way to show off the country, but again…Eurovision is about spectacle much of the time.
I think you’re sleeping on Talk
I hadn’t really heard of him before except the Runaway to Mars song, but damn, I love his energy and outfits, plus he had the best live performance of the 5 in their profiles.
Fair enough - he definitely has a dramatic vibe, maybe I’ll check out some more of his stuff.
Nah.
