Christian musician Sean Feucht is set to launch what he calls the “Summer of Revival in the Nation of Canada” with a free outdoor concert on Wednesday evening at York Redoubt National Historic Site overlooking Halifax Harbour.The 18th century fort, managed by Parks Canada, has never hosted a major concert, and the agency’s approval of the event has ignited an angry backlash in nearby Fergusons Cove and Halifax.Residents say Feucht’s outspoken opposition to abortion rights, 2SLGBTQ+ equality, and critical race theory, as well as his close ties to the Make America Great Again movement in the United States, clash with Parks Canada’s own pledge to create safe, inclusive spaces for all visitors. Many neighbours only learned about the show last weekend, when the Crown agency warned them to expect traffic, parking issues, and amplified music.If the concert goes ahead, protestors will be there with Pride flags and Canadian flags to protest Feucht’s conservative values..Liberal MP Shannon Miedema, who represents Halifax, has asked Parks Canada to cancel the concert, saying it does not allign with the “core values of respect for people, equity, diversity and inclusion, or integrity.” Miedema is talking with federal officials and community leaders “to find a solution.”Parks Canada has not explained how the permit was issued or whether it is reconsidering the decision. Feucht is an American worship leader who campaigned for Donald Trump..Civil liberties advocates note that, as a public space, York Redoubt must balance free speech rights with the government’s duty to protect marginalized groups.Police plan to closely monitor the gathering. With the show scheduled for Wednesday evening, residents are bracing for both Christian praise and worship music as well as demonstrations on the historic bluff built in 1793.
