A religious non-profit organization founded by an American Christian musician, whose concert was canceled in Moncton last year, has filed a lawsuit against the city. Burn 24/7 Canada, the non-profit established by Sean Feucht, took legal action after the City of Moncton revoked permits for a performance scheduled at a public park on the riverfront in July. The organization claims that halting the “musical worship show” infringed on their freedom of expression rights.
In the notice of action filed in Moncton court on August 4, Burn 24/7 Canada asserted that the city’s actions violated fundamental civil liberties essential to Canadian democracy and resulted in significant harm. The organization argued that the cancellation breached rights outlined in section 2(b) of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Sean Feucht, a Christian missionary and singer known for his controversial views on various social issues, leads the organization. Despite facing opposition for his stances on LGBTQ+ rights, abortion, and critical race theory, Feucht’s organization hosts events in both Canada and the United States. The “Let Us Worship” tour, described as bringing Christian worship and the gospel message to cities, faced permit revocation just two days before the Moncton show in July 2025.
The City of Moncton cited non-compliance with its Code of Conduct and concerns over safety due to planned protests as reasons for cancelling the event. Feucht’s organization disputed the safety concerns, contending that the cancellation stemmed from the perception of Feucht’s conservative Christian values and support for former U.S. President Donald Trump.
The legal claims made by Burn 24/7 Canada are seeking $50,000 in damages for the cancellation of the Moncton show. The organization also outlined the financial impact of relocating the event to an alternative venue on short notice. Despite the ongoing legal dispute, the city refrained from commenting on the matter as it remains before the courts.
Similar cancellations of Feucht’s shows occurred near Halifax and Charlottetown last year, leading to legal action against Quebec City. Burn 24/7 Canada’s legal representative emphasized the importance of acknowledging and preventing such infringements on free expression in the future.
The organization incurred additional costs due to the relocation of the event, including liability insurance, printing materials, and transportation expenses. Despite expecting a turnout of 1,000 attendees in Moncton, only 200 individuals showed up at the new location near Fredericton, resulting in reduced donations and financial support for the tour.
Burn 24/7 Canada highlighted their compliance with the city’s requests throughout the event planning process, including providing necessary documentation and meeting safety requirements. The organization stressed that they had prepared security measures with trained volunteers for the event.