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Toronto Sun
6 days ago
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- Toronto Sun
Alberta reviewing controversial U.S. musician's application to play at legislature grounds
Alberta Infrastructure said last month Feucht has submitted an incomplete application that has now been completed Singer Sean Feucht speaks before his performance at Ministerios Restauración in Montreal on Friday, July 25, 2025. Photo by Allen McInnis / Postmedia The Alberta government says it is reviewing a permit application by U.S.-based Christian musician Sean Feucht to play at the legislature grounds in Edmonton later this month. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Feucht, 41, is a singer, songwriter, and founder of the Let Us Worship organization. He has drawn controversy and cancellations during the initial Canadian dates of his tour and is scheduled to play at the bandshell on the Alberta legislature grounds on the evening of Aug. 22. Last month, Infrastructure told Postmedia that organizers for Feucht's tour had submitted an incomplete event permit application, but that the department was assisting them in submitting a complete application. On Tuesday, the department said a completed application had been submitted and is currently under review. He began his Canadian tour on the east coast but was forced to find alternate venues for performances in Charlottetown, Fredericton, Quebec City, Moncton, Montreal, and Gatineau, Que. after permits were withdrawn due to security concerns or local codes of conduct related to use of public venues. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Feucht has threatened lawsuits in response to the cancellations, arguing his Charter right to practise religion was being infringed on. Those performances drew protesters angry over what they see as Feucht's hateful views on the LGBTQ+ community, which he has called 'a cult bent on perverting and destroying the innocence of every child they can,' as well as on abortion laws, which he said 'feverishly promote the slaughter of the unborn and the newborn.' Feuch has used members of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group as his security detail and has referred to the Black Lives Matter movement as 'shady' and a 'fraud.' He has also shared his affinity for U.S. President Donald Trump and ran unsuccessfully in 2020 as a Republican candidate for Congress in California. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Alberta Infrastructure says ongoing security assessments are done for all scheduled events held at the legislature grounds. A Montreal church that hosted his concert was fined $2,500 after allowing Feucht's event to proceed without a permit, with the city's mayor stating, 'freedom of expression is one of our fundamental values, but hateful and discriminatory speech is not acceptable.' Feucht's tour is slated to resume on Friday in Rochester, N.Y., and is scheduled to return to Canada for five events, starting Aug. 20 in Winnipeg though the city has also denied him a permit citing safety concerns from the un-ticketed event event stating, 'it is not operationally feasible' without a better idea of how many will attend. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In a social media post, Feucht indicated he would seek an alternate venue in the Manitoba capital. His tour stops in Saskatoon and West Kelowna on Aug. 21 and 23 appear at this point to be set to proceed as planned, but his final Canadian stop outside of Vancouver in Abbotsford, B.C. has also had its permit revoked with the city citing the potential of potential for protesters and counter-protesters. mblack@ Read More Bookmark our website and support our journalism: Don't miss the news you need to know — add and to your bookmarks and sign up for our newsletters here. 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Edmonton Journal
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Edmonton Journal
Tuesday's letters: Alberta government helps MAGA singer but not disabled
Just so we are clear on Alberta government priorities. Staff at Alberta Infrastructure are helping U.S. anti-diversity, anti-2SLGBTQ+ and anti-women's rights MAGA musician Sean Feucht complete his incompletely submitted event permit form. The rest of the country has cancelled on him. Alberta government resources are being put towards helping to provide him a venue at our Alberta legislature grounds. Article content Article content Article content Article content The Liberals are three votes short of a majority. Historically they have negotiated with the NDP for those votes and not the Conservatives. A win for Pierre Poilievre changes nothing, but an independent conservative can impact federal policy during a minority government, forcing the Liberals to make compromises to get legislation passed. The NDP did this last time, and now it could be our turn. The Conservatives will never wheel and deal with the Liberals. Article content Article content I do not know much about Bonnie aside from that she says she is local, has conservative views, and will represent the will of the people in Battle River-Crowfoot. That combination is exactly what we need to make Alberta's needs heard. That said, feel free to look into her yourself. Poilievre may be born in Alberta, but he has lived in and represented a riding in Ottawa for decades. I see him as a parachute candidate. He is an Eastern carpetbagger. Article content
Vancouver Sun
26-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
U.S. Christian musician Sean Feucht show set for Alberta legislature grounds in Edmonton
A pro-Trump and Christian singer whose events on his east coast Canadian tour have had to be moved to alternate venues after being cancelled is slated to play at the Alberta legislature grounds in August. U.S. musician Sean Feucht has faced protests and cancellations this week on the first leg of his cross-country tour which is slated to stop on Aug. 22 in Edmonton for a performance at the grounds' south bandshell. A spokesperson for Alberta Infrastructure said in a statement tour organizers had submitted an incomplete event permit application for the event. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'We are taking steps to help organizers submit a complete application,' it reads, noting the event must comply with 'security protocols, public safety, and venue guidelines.' The statement did not address questions about if the show would go ahead or the possible need for heightened security. The guidelines for use of the Alberta Legislature Grounds state applications must be submitted four weeks in advance, with applicants mandated to have at least $2 million in liability insurance, a security plan, and proof of permits and licences, among other requirements. Feucht describes himself as a musician, missionary, author and activist, and has drawn opposition for his affinity for U.S. President Donald Trump and the Make America Great Again Movement as well as his views on abortion, gender, and the LGBT community. He was scheduled to play at the York Redoubt National Historic Site in Halifax last Wednesday but Parks Canada revoked the event's permit, citing 'evolving safety and security considerations' amid potential protests and following consultation with police. The event later went ahead when a local farmer opened his field for the singer and his audience. Since then, events in Charlottetown, Fredericton, Quebec City, Moncton, and Gatineau, Que. have been cancelled with organizers citing security concerns, permitting issues, or local codes of conduct. On social media, Feucht said his shows went on after alternate venues were found. 'Venues have now been replaced and these cities will hear from lawyers soon,' he posted late Thursday. On Friday night, his event in Montreal went ahead amid protests and a smoke bomb being thrown on stage despite a warning from the city that the church he was performing at hadn't secured the proper permit. He stated on social media that organizers had secured a permit that was later cancelled, and claimed to be bringing his experience to the attention of the U.S. president. 'I've been in touch with senior White House officials and they are watching what is unfolding with blatant Christian persecution in Canada,' he posted. Feucht was scheduled to play Sunday in Vaughn, Ont., outside of Toronto but the city told Postmedia that it had cancelled the event's permit 'on the basis of health and safety as well as community standards and well-being.'
Calgary Herald
26-07-2025
- Politics
- Calgary Herald
Pro-Trump Christian musician to play Alberta legislature grounds in Edmonton
Article content A pro-Trump and Christian singer whose events on his east coast Canadian tour have had to be moved to alternate venues after being cancelled is slated to play at the Alberta legislature grounds in August. Article content U.S. musician Sean Feucht has faced protests and cancellations this week on the first leg of his cross-country tour which is slated to stop on Aug. 22 in Edmonton for a performance at the grounds' south bandshell. Article content Article content Article content A spokesperson for Alberta Infrastructure said in a statement tour organizers had submitted an incomplete event permit application for the event. Article content Article content 'We are taking steps to help organizers submit a complete application,' it reads, noting the event must comply with 'security protocols, public safety, and venue guidelines.' Article content The statement did not address questions about if the show would go ahead or the possible need for heightened security. Article content The guidelines for use of the Alberta Legislature Grounds state applications must be submitted four weeks in advance, with applicants mandated to have at least $2 million in liability insurance, a security plan, and proof of permits and licences, among other requirements. Article content Feucht describes himself as a musician, missionary, author and activist, and has drawn opposition for his affinity for U.S. President Donald Trump and the Make America Great Again Movement as well as his views on abortion, gender, and the LGBT community. Article content Article content He was scheduled to play at the York Redoubt National Historic Site in Halifax last Wednesday but Parks Canada revoked the event's permit, citing 'evolving safety and security considerations' amid potential protests and following consultation with police. Article content The event later went ahead when a local farmer opened his field for the singer and his audience. Article content Since then, events in Charlottetown, Fredericton, Quebec City, Moncton, and Gatineau, Que. have been cancelled with organizers citing security concerns, permitting issues, or local codes of conduct. Article content On social media, Feucht said his shows went on after alternate venues were found. Article content 'Venues have now been replaced and these cities will hear from lawyers soon,' he posted late Thursday.
Edmonton Journal
26-07-2025
- Politics
- Edmonton Journal
Pro-Trump Christian musician to play Alberta legislature grounds
Article content A pro-Trump and Christian singer whose events on his east coast Canadian tour have had to be moved to alternate venues after being cancelled is slated to play at the Alberta legislature grounds in August. Article content U.S. musician Sean Feucht has faced protests and cancellations this week on the first leg of his cross-country tour which is slated to stop on Aug. 22 in Edmonton for a performance at the grounds' south bandshell. Article content Article content Article content A spokesperson for Alberta Infrastructure said in a statement tour organizers had submitted an incomplete event permit application for the event. Article content Article content 'We are taking steps to help organizers submit a complete application,' it reads, noting the event must comply with 'security protocols, public safety, and venue guidelines.' Article content The statement did not address questions about if the show would go ahead or the possible need for heightened security. Article content The guidelines for use of the Alberta Legislature Grounds state applications must be submitted four weeks in advance, with applicants mandated to have at least $2 million in liability insurance, a security plan, and proof of permits and licences, among other requirements. Article content Feucht describes himself as a musician, missionary, author and activist, and has drawn opposition for his affinity for U.S. President Donald Trump and the Make America Great Again Movement as well as his views on abortion, gender, and the LGBT community. Article content Article content He was scheduled to play at the York Redoubt National Historic Site in Halifax last Wednesday but Parks Canada revoked the event's permit, citing 'evolving safety and security considerations' amid potential protests and following consultation with police. Article content The event later went ahead when a local farmer opened his field for the singer and his audience. Article content Since then, events in Charlottetown, Fredericton, Quebec City, Moncton, and Gatineau, Que. have been cancelled with organizers citing security concerns, permitting issues, or local codes of conduct. Article content On social media, Feucht said his shows went on after alternate venues were found. Article content 'Venues have now been replaced and these cities will hear from lawyers soon,' he posted late Thursday.
