A religious non-profit organization established by an American Christian musician whose performance was halted in Moncton last year is taking legal action against the city. The City of Moncton withdrew permits last July for a concert by Sean Feucht planned in a public park on the riverfront. Burn 24/7 Canada, the non-profit founded by Feucht, lodged a notice of action in Moncton court on Aug. 4, asserting that the city’s cancellation of the “musical worship show” violated the organization’s freedom of expression rights. The claim emphasized that these violations are significant, affecting fundamental civil liberties critical to Canadian democracy and resulting 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. Feucht, a Christian missionary and singer known for controversial views on various topics, leads events in both Canada and the United States. His “Let Us Worship” tour, described in legal documents, aims to bring Christian worship and the Gospel message to cities across Canada.
The Moncton concert, scheduled two days before the cancellation on July 22, 2025, was deemed non-compliant with the city’s Code of Conduct in City Facilities. Safety concerns, including anticipated protests, were cited as reasons for revoking the permits. Feucht’s organization contests that safety worries were not a valid justification for the cancellation but rather based on perceptions of Feucht’s conservative Christian values and support for the former U.S. president.
The organization, seeking damages of $50,000, relocated the event to “Bar None Camp” in Taxis River, north of Fredericton, after the Moncton show cancellation. Costs incurred included liability insurance, outreach material printing, portable toilets, and transportation expenses to the new venue. The free public event relied on attendee donations to cover tour costs. Despite expecting 1,000 attendees in Moncton, only 200 showed up at the alternate location near Fredericton, leading to reduced donations for Burn 24/7 Canada.
According to the statement of claim, organizers maintained compliance with all city requests leading up to the event, providing necessary documentation and information as requested. The organization also ensured security measures with trained volunteers in place. The claims made by Burn 24/7 Canada are awaiting legal scrutiny, with no response from the city available on the New Brunswick court website.
