Multiple Canadian Cities Cancel Permits for U.S. Christian Musician Sean Feucht Concerts

Sean Feucht, a U.S. Christian musician associated with the MAGA movement and known for his opposition to abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, and COVID-19 restrictions, has faced widespread permit denials and cancellations for his Canada-U.S. "Let Us Worship" tour concerts in multiple Canadian cities, including Winnipeg, Abbotsford, Quebec City, and several others. The City of Winnipeg denied his permit for an August 20 concert in Central Park, citing operational challenges, public safety concerns, and the park's heavy summer use by families and local residents. Similarly, Abbotsford refused to issue a permit due to the risk of attracting significant protests and counter-protests, making community safety difficult to ensure. Quebec City revoked Feucht's permit days before a scheduled event over concerns related to hate speech, prompting him to move the concert to an unauthorized church venue in Montreal, which was fined by the city. Authorities in these cities emphasized the importance of protecting inclusive public spaces from rhetoric that fuels division and threatens vulnerable communities, while Feucht and his supporters argue these events are opportunities for worship and religious expression. Despite the setbacks, Feucht continues to plan concerts in other Canadian cities, maintaining his alignment with Christian nationalism and far-right activism.