SUNDRE - Rimbey- Rocky Mountain House - Sundre MLA and cabinet minister Jason Nixon says controversial singer and missionary Sean Feucht has the right to express his views during a scheduled performance on the Alberta legislature grounds Friday.
Feucht is an American Christian singer, songwriter, and the founder of the Let Us Worship movement. A supporter of the current U.S. president and the MAGA movement, Feucht has reportedly expressed opposition to abortion and 2SLGBTQ+ rights.
He is scheduled to perform on the legislature grounds in Edmonton on Aug. 22 after receiving a permit for his Revive in ’25 – Let Us Worship event.
Protesters have shown up at concerts he has put on elsewhere in Canada including in Saskatoon Aug. 21.
“Our government is committed to supporting and respecting everyone's right to free speech,” Nixon said in a statement provided to the Albertan.
“We have a duty to uphold these rights and freedoms, regardless of an individual's religious or political beliefs. The government of Alberta does not engage in shutting down or censoring law-abiding events.”
Events held on the Alberta legislature grounds range from performances, celebrations and festivals to rallies and commemorative ceremonies, he noted.
“As is standard practice, organizations may book indoor or outdoor event space at the Alberta legislature by completing a standard application form. All applicants must comply with established security protocols, public safety requirements, and venue guidelines,” he said.
David Shepherd, Alberta New Democrat Deputy House Leader, issued a statement in response to Feucht being granted a permit to perform on the legislature grounds.
“The government has a responsibility to ensure that public spaces - like the Alberta legislature grounds - uphold the principles of inclusion and belonging for everyone,” said Shepherd. “Platforming a performer who has expressed hateful views is an inappropriate use of that space.”
