A religious non-profit organization established by an American Christian musician, whose Moncton concert was canceled last year, has initiated legal action against the city. The permits for Sean Feucht’s performance at a public park on the riverfront were revoked by the City of Moncton in July. 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 cancellation of the “musical worship show” violated the organization’s freedom of expression rights.
The organization claimed that the cancellation infringed on rights outlined in section 2(b) of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Feucht, known as a Christian missionary and singer, has been involved in organizing events in both Canada and the United States, including his “Let Us Worship” tour. The tour’s objective, as stated in the claim, was to bring Christian worship and the message of the Christian Gospel to cities across Canada.
Two days before the scheduled show on July 22, 2025, the City of Moncton withdrew the necessary permits, citing non-compliance with the city’s Code of Conduct in City Facilities. Concerns over planned protests at the event were also cited as reasons for the cancellation. The organization contended that safety concerns were not a valid basis for the cancellation and attributed it to perceptions of Feucht’s conservative Christian values and support for the U.S. President.
Burn 24/7 Canada is seeking $50,000 in damages, claiming that the cancellation resulted in financial losses due to additional expenses incurred at an alternate location. Despite the claims made by the organization, they have not yet been tested in court. The city refrained from commenting on the matter, stating that it is currently under legal proceedings.
Following the cancellation of his shows in Moncton, Halifax, Charlottetown, and Quebec City, Feucht’s organization is pushing for acknowledgment of the infringement of their rights to deter similar actions by authorities in the future. The organization highlighted that controversial topics were not part of the event, emphasizing the need for allowing speakers to express themselves freely.
When the Moncton show was canceled, Feucht relocated it to a settlement north of Fredericton. The organization incurred additional costs for the last-minute change in venue, affecting attendance and donations. Despite complying with all of the city’s requests and providing necessary information, the organization claimed that the reduction in attendees significantly impacted their fundraising efforts during the event.
The organization also mentioned that trained volunteers were prepared to provide security for the event, emphasizing their commitment to complying with the city’s requirements.