A religious non-profit organization established by an American Christian musician, whose performance was canceled in Moncton last year, is taking legal action against the city. The City of Moncton withdrew permits in July for a concert by Sean Feucht that was set to be held 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 August 4, alleging that the city’s halt on the “musical worship show” violated the organization’s freedom of expression rights.
According to the statement of claim, these violations are significant as they pertain to essential civil liberties that form the foundation of Canadian democracy and resulted in serious harm. Burn 24/7 Canada contends that the cancellation breached rights outlined in section 2(b) of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Sean Feucht, known as a Christian missionary and vocalist, has been a source of controversy for his views on the 2SLGBTQ+ community, abortion rights, and critical race theory. His organization conducts events across Canada and the United States. Described as a “worship leader” in his “Let Us Worship” tour, Feucht aims to bring Christian worship and the message of the Christian Gospel to various cities.
Two days before 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 in City Facilities. Concerns about planned protests at the event also played a role in the decision, as the city raised safety and security issues.
Feucht’s organization asserts that safety concerns were not a valid reason for the cancellation in Moncton. Instead, it claims the decision was based on the perception of Feucht’s conservative Christian values and support for the former U.S. president. The group emphasizes that the event would not have included Feucht’s personal or political views.
The claims made by Burn 24/7 Canada have yet to undergo legal scrutiny. The city has refrained from commenting on the matter, citing its pending status in court proceedings.
Feucht’s concert faced cancellations in other locations, including near Halifax and Charlottetown last year. The organization previously sued Quebec City after a similar cancellation. Burn 24/7 Canada’s lawyer indicated that the organization seeks acknowledgment of the infringement of its rights to deter future similar actions by governments.
When the Moncton show was canceled, Feucht relocated it to “Bar None Camp” in Taxis River, north of Fredericton, due to the lack of alternative venues. This shift incurred additional costs for Burn 24/7 Canada, such as liability insurance and logistics expenses. The event, which was meant to be free and reliant on donations, saw a significant reduction in attendees at the new location compared to the expected turnout in Moncton.
The organization claims that it adhered to all of the city’s requirements during the planning process, including providing necessary documentation and complying with requests for event details. Despite having trained volunteers prepared to handle security, the event did not proceed as intended.