A second Canadian public venue has approved an event featuring Christian U.S. musician Sean Feucht, after several public venues were cancelled during the Canadian leg of his “Let Us Worship” tour.
Parks Canada and several municipalities previously pulled permits for Feucht’s events at public venues, including in Charlottetown and Moncton, N.B., Winnipeg, and Abbotsford, B.C., citing security concerns. Permits were also revoked in Quebec City and Gatineau, where officials cited the artist’s views on gender ideology as the reason for the cancellations.
Feucht describes himself on social media as a missionary, musician, and author. He is also known for his outspoken views on abortion and gender-related issues.
The musician said that he was given a permit for his upcoming performance in Edmonton at the Alberta Legislature grounds.
“We got the permit after six canceled cities,” he said in a video posted to X.
“We’re coming to Edmonton. It just got approved, and we’re so pumped. We will see you next Friday, August 22, at the Alberta legislative grounds,” Feucht said in the video.
He added that it was going to be “epic.”
A statement from the Ministry of Infrastructure confirmed the permit had been approved and said that Alberta is committed to supporting and respecting free speech.
“We have a duty to uphold these rights and freedoms, regardless of an individual’s religious or political beliefs. The Government of Alberta does not engage in shutting down or censoring law-abiding events,” the statement said.
The minister added that events on the Legislature grounds included performances, celebrations, and festivals.
‘Wish I Could Cancel It’: Saskatoon Mayor
The event at the Alberta legislature marks the second time Feucht has secured a public venue for his events. The other is scheduled for Diefenbaker Park in Saskatoon on Aug. 21.However, that city’s mayor has said she would like to cancel it and is reviewing the conditions.
She added that in Canada, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects freedom of expression, “even when the message is offensive or upsetting.”
She said it was about “making sure everyone’s rights are upheld no matter what.”
The mayor said she was reviewing the permit agreement for Feucht’s event.
“I’m working closely with city administration and Saskatoon police to look at whether the conditions for allowing this event are still justified, and that review is ongoing.”
He told an audience at his Alfred, Ont., event on July 26 that he would continue with his tour despite the cancellations.
“This was a mandate that God gave us to go into the heart of these cities, Halifax, Moncton, Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto, to go to Ottawa ... and proclaim the name of Jesus,” he said.
Feucht previously told The Epoch Times he was visiting Canada to “preach Jesus,” but the media and government wanted to “use anything that they can to make a controversy.”
Feucht also has a stop scheduled in West Kelowna on Aug. 23, and a spokesperson with the municipality told The Epoch Times in an email they have about safety at the event.
Stewart said the city of West Kelowna was committed to fostering a community where everyone is “treated with respect and dignity.”
“Our City-led programming and events are founded on being caring, kind, respectful, and welcoming to everyone,” Stewart said. She wrote that private events held in city facilities “do not reflect the views or values of the City of West Kelowna.”
