A religious non-profit organization established by an American Christian musician whose concert was canceled in Moncton last year has initiated legal action against the city. The City of Moncton revoked permits in July for a performance by Sean Feucht that was planned in a public park along the riverfront. Burn 24/7 Canada, the non-profit founded by Feucht, filed a notice of action in Moncton court on Aug. 4, alleging that the city’s termination of the “musical worship show” violated the organization’s freedom of expression rights. The organization claims the cancellation breached rights outlined in section 2(b) of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Feucht, known as a Christian missionary and singer, has sparked controversy for his stances against the 2SLGBTQ+ community, abortion rights, and critical race theory. His organization hosts events in both Canada and the United States. The lawsuit stated that the purpose of Feucht’s “Let Us Worship” tour was to bring Christian worship and the message of the Christian Gospel to various cities in Canada.
Two days before the scheduled show on July 22, 2025, the City of Moncton revoked the necessary permits, citing non-compliance with the city’s Code of Conduct in City Facilities and safety concerns due to anticipated protests. The city indicated that the event posed safety risks and security concerns, leading to the permit cancellation. Despite Feucht’s unsuccessful run for U.S. Congress in 2020 as a Republican supporting the MAGA movement, the organization believes the cancellation was unjustified, attributing it to Feucht’s conservative Christian values and support for the former U.S. President.
The organization asserts that safety concerns were not a valid basis for halting the Moncton show, emphasizing that the event would not have included Feucht’s personal or political views. The claims made by Burn 24/7 Canada have not yet been examined in court, and there has been no response posted on the New Brunswick court website as of now. The city declined to comment on the ongoing legal matter as it is before the courts.
Feucht’s show in Moncton was relocated to “Bar None Camp” in Taxis River following the cancellation. The organization incurred additional costs due to the venue change, including liability insurance, printing materials, portable toilets, and transportation expenses. Despite the relocation, the event was attended by a significantly smaller crowd than anticipated, impacting the donations received by Burn 24/7 Canada during the event.
The lawsuit also detailed the organization’s efforts to comply with the city’s requests leading up to the event, including providing necessary documentation and information. Burn 24/7 Canada maintained that it adhered to all city requirements and had trained volunteers prepared to serve as event security.