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 planned in a public park on the riverfront. Burn 24/7 Canada, founded by Feucht, filed a notice of action in Moncton court on Aug. 4, alleging that the city’s halt to the “musical worship show” violated the organization’s freedom of expression rights.
The claim states that the city’s actions undermined crucial civil liberties essential to Canadian democracy and resulted in significant harm. Burn 24/7 Canada asserts that the cancellation impinged on rights outlined in section 2(b) of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Feucht, a Christian missionary and singer known for his controversial stances on various societal issues, organizes events in both Canada and the United States. His “Let Us Worship” tour, where he serves as a worship leader, aims to spread Christian worship and the Gospel message in cities across Canada.
The Moncton concert cancellation, two days before the scheduled show in July 2025, was attributed to non-compliance with the city’s Code of Conduct in City Facilities and concerns about safety due to planned protests. Feucht’s organization argues that safety concerns were not a valid reason for the cancellation and that it was motivated by Feucht’s conservative Christian values and support for the former U.S. President.
The lawsuit seeks damages of $50,000, citing costs incurred for relocating the event to “Bar None Camp” in Taxis River, north of Fredericton, after the cancellation. The organization faced additional expenses such as liability insurance, outreach materials printing, portable toilets, and transportation costs.
Organizers claim that despite complying with all of the city’s requests and providing necessary information, the event was abruptly canceled, leading to a significant reduction in attendance and donations. Burn 24/7 Canada emphasizes that it had prepared security measures with trained volunteers for the event.
The claims made by Burn 24/7 Canada have not yet been tested in court, and the city of Moncton has refrained from commenting on the matter as it is under legal review.