Alberta NDP asking UCP government not to allow pro-Trump Christian singer to perform at legislature

The Alberta NDP is urging the UCP government not to allow a rising star in the MAGA political movement in the U.S. to perform on the grounds of the legislature in Edmonton next month.

Sean Feucht, a Christian singer who is a pro-Donald Trump, is scheduled to play at the Alberta legislature in August.

Feucht has already had events on his Canadian tour – originally taking place in public spaces – cancelled.

“Other jurisdictions have denied or revoked permits for Sean Feucht’s events in public spaces. The UCP government should do the same,” said David Shepherd, the Alberta NDP House Leader.

“The government has a responsibility to ensure that public spaces, like the Alberta Legislature grounds, uphold the principles of inclusion and belonging for everyone. Platforming a performer who has expressed hateful views is an inappropriate use of that space.”

The decision to cancel concerts in Easter Canada were violations of the Charter, according to free speech advocates in the country.

The City of Montreal recently fined an evangelical church $2,500 for allowing Feucht to preform. City officials say they did not have a permit to organize a concert, and had been informed that the event could not take place.

Protesters gathered outside the church during the concert Friday evening, and a smoke bomb was set off inside the church during Feucht’s performance.

“Now you want (to) fine the church for doing what the church does – WORSHIP,” Feucht said on X. “Every Canadian should be embarrassed/concerned with this. No bigger scandal in Canada.

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The Christian singer describes himself as a musician, missionary, author and activist. He has spoken out against “gender ideology,” abortion and the LGBTQ+ community, and his religious and political views have grabbed the attention of Trump’s administration.

Complaints from residents and planned protests have prompted officials to cancel all six of the concerts scheduled as part of the eastern Canadian leg of Feucht’s “Revive in 25” tour over the last week, forcing him to seek alternate venues.

On Tuesday, Parks Canada announced it had revoked a permit for a performance scheduled at a national historic site in Halifax, citing “heightened public safety concerns.”

Concerts have since been cancelled in Charlottetown, Moncton, N.B., Quebec City, Gatineau, Que. and Vaughan, Ont.

The singer says he’s the victim of “Christian persecution,” and is accusing Canada of tyranny and censorship.

–With files from The Canadian Press