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Immigration 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 June 30, 2025, the U.S. State Department revoked visas of English punk-rap duo Bob Vylan after their June 25 Glastonbury Festival performance.
- This action followed Bob Vylan’s chant of "death to the IDF," and an ongoing British police probe into their festival performances.
- A leading Jewish advocacy group has called on Canadian officials to prevent entry to both Bob Vylan and the Irish rap group Kneecap, whose member is facing terrorism-related charges.
- A U.S. State Department official explained that the American response was prompted by hateful rhetoric and death chants at Glastonbury, while Liberal MP Anthony Housefather urged Canada to implement a similar measure.
- Canada’s immigration authorities assess entry requests individually but cannot comment on cases publicly, raising questions about applying laws to block violators of hate and violence glorification.
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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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Immigration minister won't say if Canada considering barring British, Irish rappers
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