The Nova Scotia Civil Liberties Association (NSCLA) is surprised and disappointed by the complete lack of defence from our MLAs and MPs regarding the cancellations of Sean Feucht’s Christian events. These cancellations represent multiple breaches of freedoms outlined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The only statements made were weak, opposing religious freedom and supporting censorship.

1. Breach of Equality Rights: Specifically, Christians were prevented from participating in a scheduled event due to their religion.
   
   
2. Breach of Fundamental Freedoms: The government violated all of the following:
   
   

Freedom of conscience

Freedom of religion

Freedom of thought

Freedom of belief

Freedom of opinion

Freedom of expression

Freedom of peaceful assembly

Freedom of association



We urge MLAs who made these statements to review their remarks, retract them, and remember the constituents they represent and the freedoms they are sworn to uphold. For representatives who remained silent, which appears as tacit approval of these breaches, we ask that they publicly reaffirm their commitment to defending these freedoms.



Determined to find Canadian representatives who spoke out appropriately and promptly, we looked beyond Nova Scotia. We express our appreciation to Andrew Lawton, MP, Roman Baber, MP, and Michael Barrett, MP. We quote MP Roman Baber on a critical point: “Freedom of speech and freedom of expression are the most precious rights, as through expression we defend all other rights.”



Please do the right thing. Many Nova Scotians are counting on you.