US EditionImmigration minister won’t say if Canada considering barring British, Irish rappers
CANADA, JUL 14 – Calls to bar two British and Irish bands come amid terrorism investigations and allegations of promoting militant symbolism, the Canadian government declined to confirm any entry bans.
- On July 14, 2025, spokesperson for Immigration Minister Lina Diab declined to comment on individual cases, citing privacy legislation.
- In late June, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs asked ministers to bar Kneecap and Bob Vylan, citing their Glastonbury Festival performances last month.
- Bob Vylan led a chant of `death to the IDF` at Glastonbury Festival, Avon and Somerset Police launched a criminal probe after reviewing video footage, and a Kneecap member faced terrorism charges for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag.
- On June 30, the U.S. State Department revoked visas issued to Bob Vylan, while Liberal MP Anthony Housefather welcomed the move and urged Canada to follow suit.
- With concerts planned for October, authorities noted that Irish rap group Kneecap is scheduled to play in Toronto and Vancouver, as Matthew Krupovich said entry may be refused for security or rights concerns with cases assessed individually.
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Immigration Minister Won’t Say If Canada Considering Barring British, Irish Rappers
A prominent Jewish organization is pushing for Canada to deny entry to two bands being investigated in the U.K. after their appearance at a popular British music festival last month. In late June the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs asked the ministers of public safety and immigration to bar Irish rap group Kneecap and English punk rap duo Bob Vylan. Avon and Somerset Police launched a criminal probe after reviewing video footage of their pe…
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