QUEBEC CITY, QC: The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms announces that a lawsuit filed on behalf of Burn 24/7 Canada Worship Ministries against Quebec City is moving forward following this week’s completion of cross-examinations involving representatives of Quebec City and Burn 24/7 Canada.
Burn 24/7 Canada is a Christian ministry based in British Columbia that organizes worship and prayer events across Canada. The claim was filed in Quebec Superior Court after Quebec City abruptly cancelled one of the organization’s 2025 Canadian tour events featuring American singer-songwriter Sean Feucht, just one day before it was scheduled to take place at ExpoCité.
The lawsuit seeks reimbursement of rent, punitive damages, and declarations that Quebec City violated freedoms protected by the Charter and Quebec’s Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms. On July 4, 2025, Burn 24/7 Canada signed a lease with the City to host the worship event at ExpoCité and later paid the full rental fee of $2,609.93. However, on July 23, the City cancelled the booking, stating that the presence of a “controversial” artist had not been disclosed. City officials publicly stated that hosting an “artist who generates significant controversy has consequences for ExpoCité’s reputation.”
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.”
The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms is Canada’s leading civil liberties organization fighting for Charter rights and freedoms in the courts of law and in the court of public opinion. Founded in 2010, the Justice Centre funds lawyers across Canada, relies entirely on voluntary donations to carry out its mission, and issues official tax receipts to donors.
