A non-profit organization, established by an American Christian musician whose concert was canceled in Moncton last year, is taking legal action against the city. The City of Moncton withdrew permits last July for a show by Sean Feucht that was set to happen in a public park along the riverfront. Burn 24/7 Canada, the non-profit founded by Feucht, lodged a notice of action in Moncton court on August 4, alleging that the city’s halt to the “musical worship show” violated the organization’s freedom of expression rights.
The claim asserted that the city’s actions were not insignificant, impacting fundamental civil liberties crucial to Canadian democracy and causing significant harm. Burn 24/7 Canada contended that the cancellation breached rights outlined in section 2(b) of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Sean Feucht, a Christian singer and missionary, has been at the center of controversies for his outspoken views against the 2SLGBTQ+ community, abortion rights, and critical race theory. His organization conducts events in both Canada and the United States, with his “Let Us Worship” tour making stops in various Canadian cities last spring and summer, aiming to bring Christian worship and the Gospel message to communities.
Two days prior to the scheduled show on July 22, 2025, the City of Moncton revoked Feucht’s permits, citing non-compliance with the city’s Code of Conduct for facilities. Safety concerns due to planned protests at the event were also cited as reasons for the cancellation. Feucht, who ran unsuccessfully for U.S. Congress in 2020 as a Republican and supports the MAGA movement, faced the cancellation based on his perceived conservative Christian values and public endorsement of the former U.S. president.
The organization argued that safety concerns were not a valid ground for canceling the show, emphasizing that the event was not intended to include Feucht’s personal or political views. The claims made by the group have yet to be evaluated in court, with no response as of Tuesday on the New Brunswick court website.
Following the cancellation in Moncton, the show was relocated to “Bar None Camp” in Taxis River, north of Fredericton. Burn 24/7 Canada incurred additional costs for the relocation, including liability insurance, printing materials, portable toilets, and fuel expenses. The organization expected a turnout of 1,000 people in Moncton but only had 200 attendees at the new location, resulting in reduced donations.
Despite complying with the city’s requirements, providing necessary information, and having security measures in place, the organization faced setbacks due to the abrupt cancellation. Burn 24/7 Canada is seeking $50,000 in damages and aims for acknowledgment that its rights were infringed, hoping to deter similar actions by governing bodies in the future.