Québec City cancelled Burn 24/7 Canada’s worship event

Burn 24/7 Canada Worship Ministries Society is a Canadian Christian non-profit organization that hosts free, family-friendly outdoor worship events. In 2023 and 2024, it organized large events featuring American Christian musician Sean Feucht. Those events proceeded without incident and attracted thousands of attendees. The Society then planned an 11-city Canadian tour for 2025.

Before the tour began, critics labelled Mr. Feucht a “MAGA musician” and urged governments and public venues to cancel events because of his religious and political views. As the tour progressed, several public authorities cancelled previously approved events, often citing safety concerns or public controversy.

Quebec City cancelled a paid booking with two days’ notice

On July 4, 2025, the Society signed a lease with Québec City to hold a worship event at ExpoCité. It paid the full rental fee of $2,609.93 on July 14. On July 23, two days before the scheduled event, the City cancelled the agreement.

Municipal officials said publicly that the artist’s controversial reputation raised concerns for the venue. The City also relied on contractual provisions concerning illegal solicitation and use of the premises. Lawyers funded by the Justice Centre argued that those reasons were baseless and that the City discriminated against the Society because of the viewpoints associated with its invited worship leader.

The Society challenged the cancellation in court

The Society filed a lawsuit in Québec Superior Court seeking reimbursement of its rental payment, punitive damages, and declarations that the City violated freedoms protected by the Charter and the Québec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms.

Constitutional lawyer Olivier Séguin said, “In this era of cancel culture, it’s easy to see why some private citizens might yield to public pressure. But when government officials do the same, it crosses a line. The City’s conduct is inexcusable and must be punished.”

Cross-examinations concluded during the week of April 27, 2026. The lawsuit continued to seek reimbursement of rent, punitive damages, and declarations concerning the City’s actions.

Constitutional lawyer Olivier Séguin said, “When government officials create a cancel culture, it crosses a line. The City’s conduct is inexcusable and must be punished.”

Burn 24/7 awaits trial date

Lawyers funded by the Justice Centre are currently awaiting a trial date.