Quebec City Sued by Non-Profit Following Cancellation of Permit for US Christian Performer

Sean Feucht performs in front of a crowd in Alfred, Ont., on July 26, 2025. Matthew Horwood/The Epoch Times

A Canadian non-profit organization is suing Quebec City for cancelling a planned event featuring U.S. Christian musician Sean Feucht this past summer.

The event was one of many across Canada organized by non-proft Burn 24/7. Several municipalities pulled permits for the events, including Quebec City, which described Feucht as a “controversial figure.”

Feucht calls himself a missionary and musician on social media, where he has also been outspoken about abortion and gender-related issues.

Quebec City cancelled a permit for a Feucht event booked at ExpoCité on July 25. A spokesperson told The Epoch Times Feucht’s appearance had not been mentioned as part of the contract between the concert promoter and the venue.

“With the new information brought to its attention, ExpoCité has decided to terminate the contract and therefore the holding of the event on its site,” the city previously told The Epoch Times in an email.

The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF) announced the lawsuit against Quebec City on behalf of non-profit Burn 24/7 in a release on Nov. 17.

The lawyer for the case, Oliver Séguin, accused government officials of caving to public pressure and said the cancellation “crosses a line.” He called the city’s decision “inexcusable.”

“At the end of the day, it really has to do with the cancellation of Sean last summer for his belief,” he said in a video on the JCCF website.

“It doesn’t really matter what you think, what I think, what the media think, and what the government thinks,” he added. “It doesn’t matter at all. And that’s the whole point of what we do. Why? Because we live in a free country where we have every right to think and say what we think is right.”

The organization paid a rental fee of $2,609.93 on July 14, according to the Justice Centre lawsuit. It also noted the city cancelled the lease on July 23, saying it issued a letter to the non-profit that said clauses related to “illegal solicitation” and “use of premises” gave it the authority to terminate the contract.

The lawsuit also said the letter from the city noted that an “artist who generates significant controversy has consequences for ExpoCité’s reputation.”

Those representing Burn 24/7 argue that the city’s decision is a clear example of discrimination based on religion and political opinion.

A spokesperson told The Epoch Times the city does not comment on active legal cases.

The lawsuit is also seeking a judicial declaration that an infringement on rights occurred, as well as $5,000 in damages. It was filed on Nov. 14.

Permits for Feucht’s events were cancelled in several municipalities across Canada, including Charlottetown, P.E.I., Moncton, Gatineau, Montreal, Winnipeg, and Abbotsford, as well as Parks Canada in Nova Scotia.

Feucht was able to secure other venues for his events during his cross-Canada “Let Us Worship” tour.